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legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

Trump Co-Defendant Faces Jail Time and Bail Revocation in Georgia Prosecution

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seeking to revoke the bond of Harrison Floyd, a co-defendant in the Georgia racketeering case involving former President Trump, over incendiary social media posts that prosecutors claim are attempts to obstruct justice and intimidate witnesses. Floyd is the first of 19 defendants at risk of being detained for violating pretrial release conditions. The case raises questions about how Willis will handle similar concerns regarding Trump's own inflammatory social media as his trial approaches. The outcome of Floyd's hearing could impact the scrutiny of Trump's social media behavior.

via The Hill|

#georgia #legalcriminal-justice #pretrial-release

law-and-crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Illinois Implements No Cash Bail: Essential Information

Starting Monday, Illinois will become the first state to eliminate cash bail, as a new law goes into effect. Under the new system, police will issue citations for low-level misdemeanors, while more serious crimes will be decided by the court. Conditions for release will be determined in an initial hearing, with prosecutors having the option to request detention. The law defines detention-eligible offenses, such as domestic battery, stalking, and most gun charges. Critics argue that the overhaul may compromise public safety, while supporters believe it will make the system fairer.

via WGN TV Chicago|

#cash-bail #court-system #criminal-justice-system

law-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

Illinois Supreme Court Paves the Way for Cash Bail Elimination

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a law that eliminates cash bail, ruling that it is constitutional and can go into effect on September 18. Under the law, individuals will no longer be required to post bail to be released before trial, but can still be detained if they pose a threat or are likely to flee. The decision overturns a lower court ruling that stated the bail provision could only be enacted through a constitutional amendment. Supporters of the law argue that it promotes a more equitable and just system, while critics argue that it undermines the state's interests.

via CNN|

#cash-bail #illinois #law-and-justice

law-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

Illinois Supreme Court Paves the Way for Cash Bail Elimination

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a state law ending cash bail, ordering its implementation in mid-September. Under the new law, judges will not require those charged with a crime to post bail in order to leave jail while they await trial, with exceptions for those considered a threat to the public or likely to flee. The decision aims to ensure that a person's experience with the criminal justice system is not determined by their income level. The ruling overturns a previous decision deeming the law unconstitutional and is set to go into effect statewide in September.

via NPR|

#cash-bail #criminal-justice-system #illinois-supreme-court

law-and-justice2 years ago•9 min saved

"Landmark Decision: Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Cash Bail Ban"

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a state law ending cash bail, overturning a previous ruling that deemed it unconstitutional. The end to cash bail will go into effect statewide on September 18. The court's decision was praised by advocates who argue that the current cash bail system disproportionately affects poor defendants. However, critics, including law enforcement officials, argue that the elimination of cash bail will put dangerous criminals back on the streets. The ruling allows judges to detain defendants if they pose a threat to the public, are a flight risk, or are charged with serious felonies. Other provisions of the criminal justice reform law, known as the SAFE-T Act, including body camera requirements and police training mandates, went into effect on January 1.

via CBS Chicago|

#cash-bail #criminal-justice-reform #illinois-supreme-court

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

Pentagon leak suspect Teixeira cites Trump's release in plea for freedom

The Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking secret military papers, Jack Teixeira, is challenging a judge's decision to keep him in custody while awaiting trial. Teixeira's lawyers argue that the release of former President Donald Trump and others charged in similar cases demonstrates a disparate approach by the government. They claim that Teixeira has no financial ability or incentive to flee and that the government overexaggerates his risk to national security. Teixeira is facing six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information, while Trump faces dozens of felony counts related to hoarding classified documents. Teixeira's lawyers propose releasing him to his father's custody with strict monitoring.

via NBC News|

#espionage-act #leaks #legalcriminal-justice

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Capitol Rioter Sentenced to Over 3 Years for Attempted Murder Charge

Matthew Jason Beddingfield, a man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while awaiting trial for attempted murder, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for attacking police officers with a flagpole during the riot. Beddingfield, who was free on pretrial release, flashed a Nazi-style salute and joined other rioters in attacking police officers. He pleaded guilty to assaulting, resisting, or impeding police and will serve three years and two months in prison followed by two years of supervised release. Beddingfield had also previously pleaded guilty to an assault charge for shooting a teenager in a Walmart parking lot.

via The Associated Press|

#assault #capitol-riot #crime

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Judge orders disclosure of George Santos' bail backers.

A federal judge has announced that she will reveal the identities of the people who backed George Santos' $500,000 bond for pretrial release, but is giving the GOP lawmaker until noon on Friday to appeal her decision. Santos' lawyer had begged the judge not to identify his guarantors, citing potential harm to their jobs and physical safety. Santos was indicted in May on 13 criminal charges, including fraud and money laundering, and has pleaded not guilty.

via Business Insider|

#bond #federal-judge #george-santos

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Released from jail, man stabs Portland cab driver to death.

The man accused of stabbing a Radio Cab driver to death in Portland was released from jail just days before the murder. Moses Lopez was arrested on April 3 and charged with several counts of menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, trespassing, and disorderly conduct. He was released on conditions that he would not possess any weapons and would not visit the location he committed the crimes. Lopez is being held without bail in the Multnomah County Jail on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.

via Fox 12 Oregon|

#crime #murder #portland