MURBARGER PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
10/28/21
25-year-old Brodey I. Murbarger appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday for a pre-trial conference. His attorney, Christian J. Baril, filed a motion last week for bond reduction, his second such motion. His arguments were largely the same, saying Murbarger is neither a flight risk nor a danger to the community. He said Murbarger is innocent until proven guilty, and it is a dangerous road to presume guilt for allegations. He asked for a reduction of bond to $10,000 cash from the current $300,000 cash, and he also indicated Murbarger would pay for a GPS ankle-monitor with his own funds in order to have a chance at release.
Illinois Assistant Attorney General Myra Yelle-Clark argued that the only thing that has changed since Judge Michael Molt denied bond in December 2020 was that a court date has been set.
Judge Molt respectfully denied the bond-reduction motion, saying he has a duty to protect the public, and the charges and nature of the case are such that he felt he would not be doing his duty to reduce bond.
State’s Attorney Kakac and Assistant Attorney General Yelle-Clark worked with Baril to set another pre-trial conference for December 7th at 2 pm, and Baril then requested Murbarger be allowed to visit his family in-person at the courthouse for a brief time. Judge Molt granted that request, under the supervision of court security.
Murbarger remains housed in the Wayne County Jail on three counts of first-degree murder, one count of concealment of a homicidal death, and two counts of home invasion.
MURBARGER PRE-TRIAL (wnoi.com)