Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Grants State's Motion Holding that Harris County District Judge Set Bond Too Low, Raises Bond to $100,000.00 and Issues Warrant

In a rare move, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has increased a low bond set by Judge Chris Morton for a man who was released from jail, who now stands accused of another violent crime.

We have been telling you about Timothy Singleton as we reported about Harris County judges setting low bonds for people charged with violent crimes in an effort to empty the jail amid the pandemic.

Singleton, who has prior convictions, was given a $500 bond after being accused of pulling a gun on his aunt's neighbor.

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Court of Criminal Appeals issues warrant for arrest of Defendant and sets new bond at $100,000.00 cash or surety and specifically says no personal bond.

"I am happy the court agrees with our belief that the coddling of dangerous criminal must stop,” Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said to KPRC 2.

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