Criminal
May 29, 2020
Suspects released on zero bail now face federal charges
“Sweeping criminal releases are imposing a terrible strain on professional law enforcement, who are being required to arrest some offenders again and again,” said U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson.
Federal prosecutors charged two Bay Area defendants whose zero bail releases garnered national attention after they were rearrested for allegedly committing violent felonies shortly after leaving jail.
It appears to be the first time federal prosecutors have brought charges in a local case related to the state Judicial Council's zero bail order that took effect in April.
Law enforcement authorit...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In