The most important story I've written so far in 2017 is up next. A grave injustice is happening right now in New York that must be addressed
Arrested for a crime he did not commit, Pedro Hernandez is the new Kalief Browder at Rikers Island.
#FreePedro
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/king-pedro-hernandez-rikers-island-new-kalief-browder-article-1.3342107 …pic.twitter.com/cgTDNSo161
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We need to get Beyonce and JayZ to see this
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Let's raise $50,000 for this kid by tomorrow. We can do this. I know we can. Ready, set, go!
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Bail is just a guarantee that the person charged will appear in court after arraignment. Innocence nor guilt are factors in that.
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Rarely. I'm speaking as a former bail bondsman during college yrs. But yes, the bail decision is up to the judge in arraignment.
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And I don't know what his bond is, but typically, a bondsman will bail for a % of the total amt. If $250k, likely 10% required on surety.
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And that case of the backpack still makes me sob uncontrollably. As a white. It's not a fair system but I'm more than happy to discuss.
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UPDATE: Pedro should be free by tomorrow morning.https://twitter.com/shaunking/status/890313991771348992 …
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Now let's help him pay for the mental health care he most likely needs and deserves.
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This is amazing. Beautiful. Some good news at a time when we need it.
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His atty must assert his right to a speedy preliminary hearing at the NEXT court date. It's clear that he has previously waived time.
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He can pull that waiver & demand his preliminary hearing. Then at his arraignment on Indictment (in NY), demand a speedy trial. They must
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bring him to trial within 60 days. The truth is his PD is probably overworked & Pedro does not know to demand these things.
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Most laypeople do not. If his atty has not advised him of these things, he can fire the PD & new a new atty.
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*be appointed a new attorney*
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And yes, former prosecutor, current def atty here.
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And if I were licensed in NY, I would go defend him.
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Not an attorney but I was thinking the same thing. I've worked for a defense attorney and sometimes they just give in because too much work
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