All articles tagged with #bail denied
Marcus Morris Sr., a former NBA player and ESPN analyst, was denied bail after allegedly stealing over $250,000 from Las Vegas casinos through bad checks in 2024. He has been in custody since Sunday, with his attorneys claiming his debts are smaller and he is in the process of paying them. The case involves allegations of fraud related to insufficient funds checks at major casinos, and Morris's legal situation is ongoing.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty on two counts of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering, leading to his detention while awaiting sentencing, with a maximum sentence of 20 years.
A 15-year-old boy accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old classmate at Westside High School in Nebraska has been ordered to be held without bail. The boy is being charged as an adult with first-degree sexual assault, while another 15-year-old boy is charged as an accessory. The assault occurred in a school stairwell, and the victim immediately reported it to school officials. The accused boys are currently detained, and the case will proceed in court.
A federal magistrate judge has denied bail to Cornell University student Patrick Dai, who is accused of making violent antisemitic threats online. The judge cited Dai's struggles with mental health issues and likened his profile to that of past mass shooters. Dai admitted to the threats during an interview with the FBI and has been using prescribed medication for severe depression and anxiety. His lawyers argue that his struggles with isolation and a possible developmental disability contributed to his actions. The judge determined that releasing Dai would pose a risk to both the community and himself.
A federal judge in New York has denied FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's request to be released on bail pending his upcoming trial on fraud charges. The judge expressed concerns about the potential flight risk and the possibility of a long sentence if convicted. As a compromise, the judge extended the working hours for Bankman-Fried to meet with his attorneys. The trial will examine allegations of money laundering and business fraud that led to the downfall of FTX. Bankman-Fried was returned to jail last month after his bond was revoked for attempting to tamper with witnesses. The trial is expected to last up to six weeks.
Tory Lanez, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion, will serve his sentence in state prison after a motion for bail was denied by Judge David V. Herriford. Lanez's lawyers had requested for him to be allowed to live in the Los Angeles area with his family while his case is appealed. Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, was found guilty of assault and firearm charges in December. He maintains his innocence and vows to continue fighting.
Ruby Franke, a former YouTube parenting influencer, and her business partner, Jodi Nan Hildebrandt, have been denied bail after being arrested on multiple child abuse charges in Utah. Franke's 12-year-old son sought help from a neighbor, revealing the alleged abuse, while her 10-year-old daughter was found malnourished at Hildebrandt's home. The charges include physical injuries, torture, starvation, malnutrition, and severe emotional harm. Each count carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years. Franke gained fame on her YouTube channel, 8 Passengers, but faced criticism for her strict parenting measures.
A South Carolina judge has ordered that Jamie Komoroski, who is accused of killing a bride in a DUI golf cart crash, must remain in custody as she awaits trial. Komoroski had requested bail after spending three months in jail without trial, but her request was denied. The crash occurred on April 28, resulting in the death of Samantha Miller and injuries to her husband and two others. Komoroski's blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit, and she was allegedly driving at 65 mph in a 25 mph zone. The defense argued that Komoroski has no criminal history, but the judge deemed her a danger to the community. If the trial does not happen by spring 2024, the judge has stated that he will consider granting bail with house arrest.
The bus driver responsible for a crash that killed 10 wedding guests and injured 25 others in Australia's Hunter Valley wine region has been denied bail. Brett Andrew Button was charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving and one count of negligent driving. Police allege that Button was driving too fast in heavy fog when the bus rolled on its side and hit a guard rail. The tragedy has sparked debate about Australia's seatbelt laws and whether there should be national rules.
Kouri Richins, a Utah woman accused of poisoning her husband and authoring a children's book on grief, allegedly searched for lethal doses of fentanyl, life insurance payouts, and lie detector tests on her iPhone. Prosecutors argue that the searches indicate a consciousness of guilt and plan to hide evidence. Richins was denied bail and is facing charges of aggravated murder and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. The case may revolve around financial and marital disputes as possible motives.
A judge has denied bail to Lisa Adrienne Lea, who is charged with manslaughter and related offenses in a car crash that killed six construction workers on the Baltimore Beltway. Prosecutors allege that Lea had five prescription medications and marijuana in her system and was traveling at a speed of 121 mph shortly before the collision. Lea's attorney asked for her release on home detention, but the judge found her to be a flight risk and a danger to public safety.
Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, who is facing a capital murder charge related to a fatal shooting near campus, was denied bail by a judge. Miles has pleaded not guilty in the January shooting death of 23-year-old Jamea Harris. The former reserve forward and Michael Lynn Davis, both 21 at the time, are charged with capital murder. Miles was dismissed from the Alabama team after his arrest.
Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, who is facing a capital murder charge related to a fatal shooting near campus, has been denied bail by a judge. Miles has pleaded not guilty in the January shooting death of 23-year-old Jamea Harris. The former reserve forward and Michael Lynn Davis, both 21 at the time, are charged with capital murder. Miles was dismissed from the Alabama team after his arrest.
Former UC Davis student Carlos Dominguez has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder following his arrest on Thursday for allegedly stabbing three people near the campus. Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel Wolk denied bail to Dominguez, citing the risk to public safety and the defendant’s own flight risk given the seriousness of the alleged crimes. If convicted, Dominguez could be sentenced to life without parole or the death penalty. The victims killed in the stabbings were David Henry Breaux, 50, and UC Davis student Karim Abou-Najm, 20, while Davis resident Kimberlee Guillory was critically injured.
Kevin Monahan, the homeowner accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old woman when an SUV she was in turned into the wrong driveway, was described in court as a man with a reputation for being "hot-tempered." Prosecutors argued he was a flight risk and asked the judge to impose bail between $250,000 cash and $1 million partly secured bond. However, the judge ordered that Monahan be remanded without bail due to his alleged use of a firearm and the fact that Kaylin Gillis was killed. Monahan faces sentences, if convicted, of a minimum of 15 years to life and a maximum of 25 years to life in prison.