Article: GILCHRIST IS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY AFTER FAMILY POSTS $50,000 CASH BAIL

Lonnie L. Gilchrist Jr., the former stockbroker accused of gunning down his former boss at Merrill Lynch six months ago, was released yesterday afternoon from Charles Street Jail after his family posted $50,000 cash bail.

"It's the right thing to do," said Norman Zalkind, an attorney representing Gilchrist. "It took us a long time, but we got together the money."

Gilchrist is scheduled to return to court Jan. 27, the date his trial on a charge of first-degree murder is tentatively set to begin. In the meantime, said Zalkind, Gilchrist will remain in Boston at a location he declined to disclose.

Gilchrist, 41, of the South End, is accused of repeatedly shooting and pistol-whipping ...

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