Anyone want to understand the failings of money bail? Look no further: strong evidence of a white shooter motivated by racial bias committing a double murder with an assault rifle. But wealth sets him free.https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/11/20/kyle-rittenhouse-accused-kenosha-shooter-released-2-million-bail/6363593002/ …
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Replying to @chesaboudin
The purpose of pre-trial jail is not punitive, since suspects are innocent until proven guilty. Bail is set based on flight risk and danger to the community. It is possible that the decision of the judge was wrong, but your tweet reflects a poor understanding of legal principles.
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Replying to @Plinz @chesaboudin
Joscha, I respect your work but you’re missing Chesa’s point. It’s unjust to use one’s ability to pay to decide whether they are let out. Poor people accused of minor offenses stay confined while more dangerous wealthier individuals are let out.
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Her point is idiotic at best. Bail is set based on extraneous factors primarily flight risk. Ms. Rittenhouse has stated she has $1.20 in her bank account, this isn't about wealth - this is about crowd sourcing commonsense against an unjust sentencing of an innocent person.
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