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Michael Drejka bonds out of the Pinellas County Jail

Michael Drejka, whose case reignited a debate over Florida's 'stand your ground' law, was released from jail on Monday.
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Michael Drejka sits for an interview with 10News anchor Reggie Roundtree.

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The man accused of fatally shooting Markeis McGlockton on July 19 outside the Circle A convenience store in Clearwater bonded out of jail Monday afternoon.

Michael Drejka – who is charged with manslaughter – posted 10 percent of his $100,000 bond, sources say.

Drejka, 48, is charged with manslaughter.

In August, a judge refused to lower the bond for Drejka, whose lawyers filed a motion to try to get the bond lowered to $25,000.

He could have bonded out over the weekend, but there were not enough electronic ankle monitors.

Drejka has been in jail since Aug. 13.

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Related: Wife of Michael Drejka speaks to 10News

Full transcript: Michael Drejka's jailhouse interview with 10News' Reginald Roundtree

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