The refusal to entertain a bond reduction made my head explode!
$400K and the his family had to borrow the money!
They're paying untold interest.
I am beyond FURIOUS.
That was very telling to me about the judge. He said he would hear argument on it later, but he ruled a resounding no for the moment. The bail is an atrocious amount and is more in line with what would be set for some NY rock star or Hollyweird type. It isn't appropriate for Durham or the pocketbooks of these parents. Yes, they're well off or at least very comfortable, but $400k is a huge chunk, and totally out of line for this case, especially in view of the amount of bail a murderer recently posted, $50,000. I have a hunch the judge may lower the bail in the future, but not by a whole lot - maybe half at the most.
You're furious because a defendent's family had to borrow the bond money?
Wow. You must be furious with pretty much all criminal cases.