Bond

Isaiah Bond Cleared in Assault Case: NFL Scrutinizes His Future as He Eyes Deal with Cleveland Browns

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McKinney, Texas — Isaiah Bond, a wide receiver who transitioned from Alabama to Texas for the 2024 season, has been cleared of sexual assault charges by a grand jury in Collin County. On August 14, 2025, the jury’s “no bill” decision concluded the legal proceedings stemming from allegations that emerged earlier in the year. The charges originated after Bond surrendered to police in Frisco on April 10, 2025, following the issuance of a warrant for sexual assault. Bond maintained his innocence from the outset, posting a $25,000 bond and asserting that the accusations were unfounded. … Read more

High-Stakes Legal Battle: Former Sheriff Fights for Bond Amid Murder Charges in Shocking Courthouse Shooting

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Whitesburg, Kentucky — As the trial date approaches for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, the question of bond eligibility remains in limbo nearly a year after the tragic shooting death of District Judge Kevin Mullins. A defense attorney has argued for a $50,000 cash or property bond, asserting that Stines does not pose a flight risk or threat to public safety. In contrast, prosecutors maintain that Stines should be denied bond due to the capital nature of the charges he faces. Stines has been incarcerated since September when Mullins was fatally shot inside … Read more

Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Launch Class-Action Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Bond Eligibility Policy

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A class-action lawsuit has been initiated by advocates for immigrant rights against the Trump administration, contesting a recently implemented policy that halts bond eligibility for immigrants in detention. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California announced the legal challenge on July 28. The policy, enacted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 8, prohibits detained immigrants from seeking bond, which is a financial arrangement that allows individuals to secure their release while awaiting immigration hearings. Advocates argue that this change affects countless immigrants, regardless of how long they … Read more

Former Police Officer’s Bond Request Denied Amid Serious Charges of Sexual Assault on Minor

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MOBILE, Ala. — A judge has denied a motion to restore bond for a former police officer from Bayou La Batre who is facing serious allegations of sexual assault against a minor. William “B.J.” Squires, previously released on bond, now remains in custody following a recent court hearing. Last month, the court revoked Squires’ bond after learning that he attended a baseball game in Biloxi, Mississippi, which violated the terms of his release that mandated he stay within Alabama’s borders. Squires is accused of raping and sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl, and the case has … Read more