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Murder suspect Iryna Zarutska was released on no-cash bail despite a criminal record

Murder suspect Iryna Zarutska was released on no-cash bail despite a criminal record

Homeless Man Charged with Murdering Ukrainian Refugee in Charlotte A homeless man has been charged with the tragic murder of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee on a train in Charlotte. DeCarlos Brown Jr., aged 34, had been out on cashless bail, having been released with just a written promise to return to court. This decision came […]

Trump challenges cashless bail systems by threatening to withdraw federal funding

Trump challenges cashless bail systems by threatening to withdraw federal funding

The White House isn’t able to directly manage local areas that opt out of cash bail for defendants, especially those who repeatedly offend. Nevertheless, experts suggest that the president has options in addressing rising crime rates. Recently, President Donald Trump unveiled an executive order aimed at curbing the expansion of cashless bail. Within a month, […]

Georgia day care employee accused of hitting 1-year-old granted bail

Georgia day care employee accused of hitting 1-year-old granted bail

A daycare worker in Georgia is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a one-year-old child, resulting in injuries that left his face bruised and battered. Yvette Thurston, 54, posted a $44,000 bond on August 16 after being charged with three counts of first-degree child abuse as well as one count of aggravated battery. Judge Anne Marie […]

Driver accused in Pepperdine student killings denied lower bail

Driver accused in Pepperdine student killings denied lower bail

Judge Denies Reduced Bail for Driver Accused in Fatal Crash LOS ANGELES – A judge in California has declined to lower the bail for a BMW driver implicated in the deaths of four Pepperdine University students. The judge emphasized that the court isn’t responsible for helping the defendant afford his high-profile attorney. Fraser Baum, 23, […]

White House supports legislation to eliminate cashless bail in DC and across the country

White House supports legislation to eliminate cashless bail in DC and across the country

Trump Declares Washington, DC, a “Crime-Free Zone” Amid ongoing tensions over crime in Chicago during the Labor Day weekend, President Donald Trump and Governor J.B. Pritzker are clashing over how to tackle the crisis. Chicago radio host Ray Stevens has provided some commentary on the situation. In a related move, cashless bail policies are facing […]

Cashless bail is fair and successful, but Trump aims to abolish it.

Cashless bail is fair and successful, but Trump aims to abolish it.

President Trump has expressed a desire for individuals to remain in jail, particularly if they come from low-income backgrounds. He seems to be suggesting that even if it takes a long time—be it months or even years—for a case to reach trial, those arrested should still be presumed innocent. However, his approach has not reflected […]

Suzanne Morphew’s brother contests bail for her husband Barry in the murder case.

Suzanne Morphew's brother contests bail for her husband Barry in the murder case.

Barry Morphew’s Legal Troubles Continue In a recent statement, Suzanne Morphew’s brother voiced strong criticism toward her husband, Barry Morphew, as his legal team prepares to argue for a lower bail. Barry, who was re-indicted for murder in June, is accused of having killed Suzanne, who vanished on Mother’s Day in 2020. A hearing is […]