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Rape suspect among 100s of arrestees freed (N.O.)from jail with help from mayor’s aide
Posted on 10/17/18 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 10/17/18 at 12:18 pm
Joshua Cox, Cantrell’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, is founder of the New Orleans Freedom Fund, an organization that pays the full cash bail of arrested suspects who can’t afford to pay for their own release.
Cox incorporated the fund as a “low-profit” LLC in May 2017, a full year before he was hired to work at City Hall. But now as one of the mayor’s senior advisors, he continues his work with the fund, often personally paying the cash to spring criminal suspects from jail.
The fund – and the criminal justice philosophy behind it – has recently become a hot topic of debate at Tulane and Broad, with vociferous supporters and detractors.
“It's extremely disturbing,” District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro said. “And I guess my question is why? Why are you doing this? Think about it. It absolutely is a get-out-of-jail free card.” Aggravated assault suspect Daniel Bonney had a $5,000 bail for aggravated assault reduced to $1. And even at that token amount, Bonney didn’t have to pay. The Freedom Fund paid it for him, records show. LINK
Cox incorporated the fund as a “low-profit” LLC in May 2017, a full year before he was hired to work at City Hall. But now as one of the mayor’s senior advisors, he continues his work with the fund, often personally paying the cash to spring criminal suspects from jail.
The fund – and the criminal justice philosophy behind it – has recently become a hot topic of debate at Tulane and Broad, with vociferous supporters and detractors.
“It's extremely disturbing,” District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro said. “And I guess my question is why? Why are you doing this? Think about it. It absolutely is a get-out-of-jail free card.” Aggravated assault suspect Daniel Bonney had a $5,000 bail for aggravated assault reduced to $1. And even at that token amount, Bonney didn’t have to pay. The Freedom Fund paid it for him, records show. LINK
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Posted on 10/17/18 at 12:20 pm to BowDownToLSU
That hasn't stopped some individual cases from getting sharp criticism, like that of robbery suspect Gino McDowell, released after posting a $25,000 bond, only to get re-arrested after police say he returned to the victim's store and threaten to kill him. Bail was set after that second arrest at only $200.
“What you're essentially seeing is a movement that has turned the accused into a victim,” Dennis said.
After weeks of research, WWL-TV found hundreds of recent bail amounts set at less than an average traffic ticket, some even lower. And in more than 200 cases, the bail was paid by the Freedom Fund.
“What you're essentially seeing is a movement that has turned the accused into a victim,” Dennis said.
After weeks of research, WWL-TV found hundreds of recent bail amounts set at less than an average traffic ticket, some even lower. And in more than 200 cases, the bail was paid by the Freedom Fund.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 12:20 pm to BowDownToLSU
Garbage Republicans making the streets less safe 
Posted on 10/17/18 at 12:22 pm to BowDownToLSU
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New Orleans Freedom Fund, an organization that pays the full cash bail of arrested suspects who can’t afford to pay for their own release.
Am I missing something? Why is this a thing?
Posted on 10/17/18 at 12:22 pm to BowDownToLSU
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Daniel Bonney had a $5,000 bail for aggravated assault reduced to $1. And even at that token amount, Bonney didn’t have to pay. The Freedom Fund paid it for him, records show.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 12:25 pm to BowDownToLSU
The problem is the bail lowering, not paying for it.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 12:31 pm to BowDownToLSU
this is how you get your chocolate city back, step by step. and these thug POS's will go vote until they get felony convictions.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 12:45 pm to BowDownToLSU
Essentially releasing criminals who definitely won't show back up to court seems like a solid plan.
More people get victimized, and then the cops have to go serve high-risk warrants against suspects that were already in jail, but got released for free
More people get victimized, and then the cops have to go serve high-risk warrants against suspects that were already in jail, but got released for free
Posted on 10/17/18 at 12:53 pm to BowDownToLSU
Good God... what is wrong with people?
Posted on 10/17/18 at 1:02 pm to BowDownToLSU
Unbelievable.
And when these criminals commit other crimes, can the victims hold the "Freedom Fund" accountable?
And when these criminals commit other crimes, can the victims hold the "Freedom Fund" accountable?
Posted on 10/17/18 at 1:14 pm to BowDownToLSU
Is this even a real person? I have a hard time believing someone with a law degree is actually that stupid
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“It is expensive to detain folks. It is harmful to community,” said Derwyn Bunton, chief of the Orleans Public Defender’s office. “We need to re-orient ourselves as a community. These beds are for folks who are truly dangerous.”
Bunton said many suspects – even some booked with felonies – are a low risk to re-offend or miss court, and the community is boosted by allowing them to return to jobs, school or families.
“When you look at our jail population, it is going down without any appreciable increase in our crime rate,” Bunton said.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 1:25 pm to BowDownToLSU
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an organization that pays the full cash bail of arrested suspects who can’t afford to pay for their own release.
If it's a victimless crime they shouldn't have been arrested in the first place. If it's a violent crime then bail shouldn't even be a thing.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 2:08 pm to BowDownToLSU
I can’t wait for the stories to come out about guys getting arrested multiple time in a single day with basically no bond at all.
And, of course, all this will be perfectly ok because since the guy is poor, it is a second/third/fourth chance for him
And, of course, all this will be perfectly ok because since the guy is poor, it is a second/third/fourth chance for him
Posted on 10/17/18 at 2:22 pm to BowDownToLSU
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Rape suspect among 100s of arrestees freed
bad title
getting out on bond doesn't mean the charges are affected
bond is a means to ensure people show up to court. we are innocent until proven guilty and they haven't been proven guilty. if they are showing up to court, why should they be imprisoned prior to their adjudication?
Posted on 10/17/18 at 2:54 pm to BowDownToLSU
We have a new DA starting soon in St.Louis County, he was an activist and Judge for shithole courts. I see this crap being the norm.
He hasn't taken office and said he would drop or lower cash bonds. Judges told him to watch his actions, only Judges can decide the amount for cash bonds, not the DA. Slow your role.
It's going to be a cluster frick when he takes over.
He hasn't taken office and said he would drop or lower cash bonds. Judges told him to watch his actions, only Judges can decide the amount for cash bonds, not the DA. Slow your role.
It's going to be a cluster frick when he takes over.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 3:36 pm to BowDownToLSU
African governance at its finest is on display in New Orleans.
Posted on 10/17/18 at 4:33 pm to BowDownToLSU
quote:I don't understand this objection. The guy already had only $1 bail...what does it matter who paid for it?
“It's extremely disturbing,” District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro said. “And I guess my question is why? Why are you doing this? Think about it. It absolutely is a get-out-of-jail free card.” Aggravated assault suspect Daniel Bonney had a $5,000 bail for aggravated assault reduced to $1. And even at that token amount, Bonney didn’t have to pay. The Freedom Fund paid it for him, records show.
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