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
Actual question: it’s my understanding that in most states bail is refunded after you appear for trial - what happens to the money if the bail is crowdfunded? Does Rittenhouse get it?
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Bail is returned to whomever posted it minus a percentage.
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