Authorities say a missing Ohio teen was recovered in Florida after she logged in to an online video game at the home of the man who took her.

  • Tyfud@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    Bail is set at what would make it expensive/hurt for an individual to flee their court appearance.

    It is not restitution or a fine. It is only to encourage you to show up at court.

    So, given his finances, the judge probably ruled that 6k would be enough to enforce that.