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       Fighting
       By: BigBossJay Date: January 5, 2019, 10:40 am
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       Bakari stepped from the bus, wearing his orange jumpsuit and
       shackles. His hair looked a mess and he looked as if he hadn't
       slept in days. He got ushered into a holding room. Today was his
       preliminary trial date, and after everything that had happened,
       he was more confused than he'd ever been. Between Kemena
       announcing her pregnancy and his sister appearing in town on his
       behalf, he didn't know up from down anymore. His inmate number
       got called and he stood up, walking to the front. He saw his
       sister standing next to a woman in the hallway. They both perked
       up when they seen him as he came through the door.
       Bakari. Who this?
       Janelle. This is Charlotte, the lead attorney on your case.
       Bakari. I don't know her. Damn sure can't afford her.
       Janelle. She's good, and she's already paid for.
       Charlotte. Listen, I know you don't know me. But, I'm your best
       shot of getting out of here.
       Bakari hesitated, but sighed and nodded.
       Charlotte. Today is just a bail hearing, okay? Step one.
       Janelle. If we can get you out on bail, it makes defense a lot
       easier.
       Charlotte. Because if the judge doesn't see enough evidence to
       not give you bail, then it's more likely a jury won't see enough
       evidence to convict you.
       Bakari. Just get me home to my kids and my girl, man. Aite?
       Charlotte nodded. They went their separate ways and soon enough,
       they were standing before the judge with the district attorney.
       Judge. This is a preliminary bail hearing on Bakari Ali, charged
       with first degree murder. How does the defendant plead?
       Charlotte. Not guilty, Your Honor.
       Judge. I'll hear the People on bail.
       DA. Remand, Your Honor. The defendant is a flight risk with
       known ties to criminal organizations.
       Charlotte. You want to keep my client in jail because he has
       friends?
       DA. Your Honor, there's video evidence of the defendant leaving
       the scene of the crime.
       Judge. This isn't trial, that doesn't matter here.
       DA. The defendant has ties to Carver City, Texas, your honor.
       Family, including a son.
       Charlotte. He also has family here who is willing to vouch that
       he will not skip bail, and will appear at every court date. He
       also has a pregnant girlfriend, who only has ties here in
       Hamilton Beach.
       DA. Where is the Defendant's family?
       Janelle rose from her seat.
       Judge. Janelle Carmichael?
       Janelle. It's Ali now, Your Honor.
       Judge. You're the family of the defendant?
       Janelle. Yes, his older sister. And I can assure you that I will
       remain in Hamilton Beach until after his trial.
       Judge. And you can assure this court that he will be in
       attendance?
       Janelle. Yes.
       Charlotte. Which is why we believe remand is too harsh.
       There was a pause.
       Judge. I'm inclined to agree.
       DA. Your Honor--
       Judge. The defendant does not have any violent prior
       convictions, clear ties to the community, and has plead not
       guilty. He quite clearly plans to fight the charges brought
       against him, leading me to believe that he is not a flight risk
       and should be granted bail. Bail is set at $500,000 cash or
       bond, and the defendant will be released into the custody of his
       sister, Janelle Ali.
       The judge banged his gavel and Bakari stood there, shocked. He
       turned and hugged Charlotte with all of the strength he had. He
       then hugged Janelle and kissed her cheek.
       Bakari. Thank y'all, man. Who the hell is Janelle Carmichael?
       Janelle. I'll explain later. I'm going to post your bail right
       now.
       Janelle rushed off as Bakari sighed. He was happy he was getting
       out, but he knew it meant that he would have to have a
       conversation he wasn't ready for...he would have to face Kemena.
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