Bail and Bail Reform

"The conversation on bail reform has gotten divorced from the data," said Brad Lander

Supporters said the case of Quintez Brown, who was bailed out shortly after he opened fire on a mayoral candidate, highlighted the need for restrictions

"It is nearly impossible to believe that someone can attempt murder on Monday and walk out of jail on Wednesday," Craig Greenberg said

"The bottom line is our hands are cuffed and we've got to get our hands un-cuffed so we can do our job," said Chief Steve Abbott

"We're doing everything we can to keep the streets safe and then a new law comes out and makes them less safe," said Sheriff Michael Filicetti

"If we can help people change their behavior in the community versus in a jail or prison setting, that's the goal"

He was denied bail and was returned to jail with the additional charge of forgery

The sheriffs argued community safety was in danger due to 'catch and release' practices by the Missouri Department of Corrections

California Sen. Kamala Harris, whose record as a prosecutor has been under scrutiny since she entered the presidential race, has unveiled her criminal justice plan

A new policy also requires the city court to consider defendants' ability to pay and appoint attorneys

Multiple groups and activist nationwide planned to bail out more than 100 women in 35 cities in time for Mother's Day