Cory Batey and Brandon Vandenburg were released from custody Wednesday after bond was set earlier in the day.
The judge reinstated Batey’s previous bond of $350,000. He now has to wear a GPS device. Vandenburg’s bond was increased by $50,000 to $400,000, and he must also wear a GPS.
Batey was dressed in a suit and tie and carrying a Bible as he was released.
Vandenburg was released seconds after his former teammate, his lawyers telling local media he is leaving town as soon as possible. He is originally from California and still has family in that area.
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The state argued that both should be considered flight risks due to the duo’s “likelihood of conviction.”
Representatives for bonding agencies attended the hearing, stating whether they would continue to conduct business with Batey and Vandenburg.
A representative for Nashville Bonding Company said they did not want Batey’s bond back with them. His defense attorney requested bond be reduced by half due to this. The request was denied.
Another company that previously shared Batey’s bond with Nashville Bonding Company, Free At Last, said it will not charge a new premium for his bond.
When asked, a company representative said, “I would like juror number 9 to pay our fees.”
The judge decided to reinstated both men’s bail and require them to each wear a GPS device. Vandenburg’s bond was increased by $50,000.