This dispute is headed to court as the inmate given bond sits behind bars.
PIKE COUNTY, Ala. - Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas violated a court order when he refused to release a suspected sex offender from jail, an attorney claimed on Monday.
“This is the first time in my career I’ve seen this,” Dothan attorney Billy Joe Sheffield II told News4 after a hearing at the Pike County Courthouse. A grand jury indicted David Ezra Benton in March on 37 charges including Rape, Sexual Abuse, and Pornography involving a child younger than 12.However, Sheffield said when a professional surety attempted to post Benton’s bond, Thomas refused to release the suspect.“In my opinion, it’s kind of a violation of a person’s constitutional rights,” Sheffield said.
In her order, Judge Clark ruled despite the “appalling nature” and “circumstances and weight” of the evidence, Benton is entitled to a bond that ensures his court appearance and protects the public.”“It is very concerning,” Sheffield said. “There have been attorneys barred if they don’t comply with court orders.”
All criminal charges in Alabama must have bond except Capital Murder and those charges that fall under Aniah’s Law, named for a woman allegedly killed by a man who had posted bail despite a violent history.Sheriff Thomas did not respond to a message seeking comment.
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