Judge Refuses Bond Hike For Man Who Reportedly Referenced Newtown School Massacre
A Cook County judge denied prosecutors' motion to raise the bond for 31-year-old Matthew Lynch, charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct after he allegedly made threats and referenced the Newtown, CN, school shooting during a DUI arrest.
A Cook County judge refused to raise the bond for a man who reportedly threatened police and referenced the Newton, Conn. school shooting just days after the massacre. Judge Patrick T. Rogers did impose special conditions of 31-year-old Matthew Lynch's I-bond — which didn't require Lynch to post anything to get out of jail — during a hearing on Tuesday. Rogers said Lynch must surrender any firearms, his FOID card and his passport. Lynch must also stay with his sister for the duration of the case and there may not be any firearms allowed in her home either, Rogers ruled. Rogers also ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Lynch, who is already currently seeing a mental health professional, according to comments made in court Tuesday. Lynch was…
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Laura Wagner
8:40 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012
Actually isn't it 27 ppl :( the poor kids and teachers and the gunman and his mother too?? So 27 or 28 people sheesh :( waaaaay to many!!!!! So sad!!!!! more ›