Bail Reform

Murder Suspect on Ankle Monitor Commits Second Homicide While on Bond

Nyyon Sanders, out on bond for a 2022 murder, is accused of a second homicide after allegedly allowing his ankle monitor battery to die. This incident has again brought scrutiny to Accupoint, the private monitoring company, with Presiding Judge Wesley Pipes considering severing ties due to repeated failures. District Attorney Keith Blackwood cites this as a system failure, highlighting the urgent need for either improved private monitoring or a shift to sheriff’s office oversight, contingent upon securing adequate funding. Both Sanders brothers, Nyyon and Kevin, had their bonds revoked following the November murder.

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Manhunt underway after 8 people killed in Illinois: police

Manhunt Underway After 8 People Killed in Illinois: Police

It’s disheartening to read yet another headline about a violent crime that has left multiple individuals dead. The recent tragedy that took place in Illinois, where eight people lost their lives, has once again ignited a heated debate about the effectiveness of our justice system and the need for stricter gun control measures.

This heartbreaking incident brings to light several concerning issues that have plagued our society for far too long. The suspect, who had a history of violence and had been charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and reckless discharge of a firearm, was somehow released on bail after posting a meager $10,000 of a $100,000 bond.… Continue reading