Notes from court yesterday

By:  Diane Benjamin I sat through a number of cases before the court got to Justin Barr.  If you are ever bored and want to see real live theater, attend a session of criminal court. God has been removed.  Remember when people raised their right hand and promised to tell the truth, the whole truth, […]

UPDATE: Who paid the bail?

By:  Diane Benjamin Here it is: I hope a reader can figure out who she is! I’ve got some great researchers!  The name of the guy she married is on her Facebook page – it isn’t Jose Rodriguez.  Compare the mug shot below to this pic.  Both are from Honduras.

Jose Rodriguez made bail

By:  Diane Benjamin Follow-up to this story:  https://blnnews.com/2019/06/24/is-rodriguez-illegal/ Rodriguez was bailed out last night.  I don’t know by who.  He is not represented  by a Public Defender, somebody is paying his lawyer. A grand jury will probably hear testimony next week, the police are still investigating. Will Rodriguez still be in the country by then? […]

Fly on the wall: Bail (Update)

Does this make sense? Leslie Lebel is accused of stealing a little over $20,000 from the City of Bloomington.  Her bail is set at slightly over $1,000,000. Jodi Rogers was arrested for theft from Illinois State University of around $5000.  She was release after posting $525.  Since 10% is required for release, this means her […]