From what I understand the "accused" showed up at the court with cashier's checks for the full amount.
That means they had the cash, or someone else put it up, or they got a loan, maybe home equity loan.
Their families are heavily affected by the requirements of these charges. What would they do if they didn't have these assets?
How many of us would have to see our adult children sit in jail, unable to post the $400,000 bond? Nifong is detestable, one of the worst politicians I've ever seen. He disgusts me.