A Houston woman accused of trying to sell her newborn on Facebook saw her bond doubled to $60,000 following a court appearance. Prosecutors highlighted the severity of the allegations and potential flight risk as reasons for the increase.
A recent court appearance saw the bond of a Houston mother, who is accused of attempting to sell her newborn on Facebook, double to $60,000. Harris County prosecutors presented arguments regarding the severe nature of the case and the potential threat to community safety, resulting in increased scrutiny of Juniper Bryson, 21, who was initially held on a $30,000 bond.
Prosecutor Ashlea Sheridan emphasized the justification for the increase in Bryson's bond, stating, "The judge determined that the original bond was insufficient and increased it to $60,000 after hearing the facts of the case and the safety concerns raised." Sheridan emphasized the gravity of the allegations, emphasizing that the attempt to sell a child poses a substantial safety hazard to both the community and the neonate in question.
The judge also considered other factors, such as Bryson's criminal history and potential connections outside of Texas, which could qualify her as a flight risk. Sheridan observed that the decision to modify bond quantities is influenced by all of these factors.
The increased surety emphasizes the legal system's emphasis on the community's safety and the defendant's proximity to law enforcement as the case progresses.
