Mychal Bell, the sole defendant who remains behind bars from the group of teens known as the "Jena 6," will not be released today, a court decided. Bell, 17, has been in jail since his arrest more than nine months ago. It was not immediately clear what happened in court today, where Bell's attorneys had planned to push for his release. A source inside the court said the issue of bond was not discussed at the hearing. Attorneys did not immediately comment. The proceedings, involving a juvenile, are not open to media.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Bail Denied
Mychal Bell, the sole defendant who remains behind bars from the group of teens known as the "Jena 6," will not be released today, a court decided. Bell, 17, has been in jail since his arrest more than nine months ago. It was not immediately clear what happened in court today, where Bell's attorneys had planned to push for his release. A source inside the court said the issue of bond was not discussed at the hearing. Attorneys did not immediately comment. The proceedings, involving a juvenile, are not open to media.
