Why bail Is Trending Today?
Explore key developments that caused bail to trend — updated as the story unfolds.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Trump administration targets cashless bail, signing executive orders to end the practice, which allows defendants to be released from jail before trial without posting bail. The move follows criticism that cashless bail disproportionately affects low-income individuals and poses a risk to public safety. The orders also aim to prevent flag burning, a move that has been criticized as unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the General Insurance Council in India has condemned the sudden suspension of cashless treatment services for Bajaj Allianz by the Association of Health Providers of India.
August 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Trump signs executive orders to end cashless bail in D.C., requiring suspects to be held in federal custody instead. The move aims to crack down on what Trump refers to as a "government-backed crime spree". Additionally, the orders criminalize flag burning, making it a federal offense.
August 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Thomas Partey, a former Arsenal star, has been granted bail after appearing in court on charges of rape involving two women. The Ghanaian midfielder, who is set to join Spanish club Villarreal, is accused of five counts of rape. Partey was granted conditional bail and is due to appear in court again in September.