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Sapient Donkey

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18. That's how it should be. Not some people get special treatment because of who they are

Reply to moriah (Reply #6)

Wed Sep 11, 2019, 04:27 PM

Sep 2019

If everyone got out with similar monitoring systems and restrictions in place, then I wouldn't see a problem with it. After all, he hasn't been convicted of a crime yet. But either we keep everyone locked up until their court dates, or we give everyone the same treatment not requiring any bail or a low nominal bail.

I would have to see the history of this judge to determine if he's playing favoritism or not. If he consistently rules in this way, then that's just him trying to do what he thinks is right. But if there is consistency in his decisions, then he's part of the problem.

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Student Jailed On Sex Assault Charge Freed After Judge Deems Him 'High Achieving' [View all] Judi Lynn Sep 2019 OP

I'm going to side with the judge here Massacure Sep 2019 #1

Because that's what's important? Phoenix61 Sep 2019 #2

He doesn't have to have the cash. SeattleVet Sep 2019 #3

Massacure... it is not about ability to pay its about the damn crime... christ on a crutch. NotHardly Sep 2019 #4

It very much is about the ability to pay. Massacure Sep 2019 #21

Then get rid of bail for everyone, not just "high-achieving college students"... moriah Sep 2019 #6

That's how it should be. Not some people get special treatment because of who they are Sapient Donkey Sep 2019 #18

My county has an issue with bail. Igel Sep 2019 #19

Agree ToxMarz Sep 2019 #7

He should have thought of the consequences before attacking a woman. Lonestarblue Sep 2019 #9

But at this point, as far as the Court is concerned . . . markpkessinger Sep 2019 #16

Yeah, boys have it so hard (no pun) when being charged with crimes... NotHardly Sep 2019 #5

reasoning my a$$ Snoopy 7 Sep 2019 #8

Correct mercuryblues Sep 2019 #12

Sorry, I am very anti-cash bail, and the judge was right obamanut2012 Sep 2019 #10

This article is dated 11/9/2019 which, without outside research, makes me suspicious. Firestorm49 Sep 2019 #11

This report is from Australia mercuryblues Sep 2019 #13

I think that's just because it's from Australia FiveGoodMen Sep 2019 #15

What worries me as much as the bail situation is that he was in a position of authority over her csziggy Sep 2019 #14

That's the allegations. Igel Sep 2019 #20

I will hazard a guess... lonely bird Sep 2019 #17