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Tennessee should not fall for tough-on-crime rhetoric, but rather embrace bail reform

Opinion: Bail is relic of colonial times and unnecessarily harms poorer defendants, who are innocent until proven guilty. read more

The Truth About Bail: It Doesn't Work

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Queens ‘Range Rover’ squatter who allegedly took over $1M house cut loose without bail as lawyer blames press for ‘whoop-whooped up’ ordeal

Brian Rodriguez, 35, of 161st Street, faces up to 15 years in prison if he’s convicted of burglary, grand larceny, criminal trespassing and the other charges authorities have hit him with. read more

Bail hearing audio sheds new light on shooting suspect’s release

Despite a prior statement suggesting otherwise, a prosecutor with the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office did not “strongly oppose” lowering the bond for a now-deceased suspect involved in a ... read more

In Travis County, a Fight over Bail Hearings Has Big Stakes for Criminal Defendants

Some arrestees in Austin lack legal representation at a stage that can determine their cases’ outcome. The ACLU wants to change that. read more

Bail hearing adjourned for repeat voyeur facing new charges in Saskatoon

A Saskatoon man with multiple convictions for secretly watching and recording women for his own sexual gratification, often while on probation for prior voyeurism offences, will remain in custody ... read more

Suspect in deadly Texas DPS office crash now charged, facing $2M bail

The 42-year-old man who allegedly drove an 18-wheeler into a Texas Department of Public Safety office faces multiple charges, with bail set at $2 million. read more

Suspect in September Las Vegas murder arrested, held without bail

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly September 2023 shooting. read more

Ottawa mass killing suspect not seeking bail

The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in the mass killing of a newcomer family in Ottawa has no plan to seek bail, his lawyer says ... read more

Alleged KPMG Fraudster Fidelis Moema Granted Bail

Fidelis Moema, dubbed the "bursary swindler," along with two accomplices, was granted bail of R50,000 each today at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court. read more