The Bail Project: When Charity Becomes a Dangerous Game

For years, charitable bail funds have operated in our criminal justice system unregulated and unchecked.  They lobby against cash and secured bail, claiming that it is ineffective and unfair, and then ironically pay cash to release defendants on their own.  And who are they bailing out?  That is a great question.  The answer…who knows.  If you asked them, they probably couldn’t tell you.  Because to them it doesn’t matter.  They don't even look at the charges. Remember, freedom should be free according to their promotional t-shirts.  In fact, there is a scary video of the Executive Director of the Minnesota Freedom Fund confirming this. He is interviewed by Fox 9 News, and states that their main purpose is to give a big middle finger to the system.  F’ the police and F’ the courts.  Here is link to that video. WATCH THE VIDEO>>>

Do you feel safe knowing that people like that are using other people’s money to bail out any and every one they can for the sole purpose of f’ing the system.  The problem with that type of thinking is that it is completely irresponsible and dangerous.  That is why there is an ongoing effort around the country to regulate charitable bail organizations and prevent them from releasing potentially dangerous people from custody with no accountability.  Florida is one of those states currently trying to put some controls and limits on these dangerous bail funds.  Check out the recent article from President of the Florida Bail Agents Association, Cary Carlisle, on why these bail funds must be regulated.  Here is an excerpt from Mr. Carlisle’s article as well as a link to the full article. And please don’t forget to comment below and share.

Charitable Cash Bail Funds and Financial Integrity: Why Closing Compliance Gaps Demand Immediate Attention
By Cary Carlisle

Across the country, charitable bail funds — including well-known organizations such as The Bail Project — have significantly expanded their footprint in the pretrial release system. Although these groups often frame their efforts as solely humanitarian, the rapid increase in large-scale cash bond posting by nonprofits has exposed serious compliance issues and financial-crime risks that policymakers can no longer overlook.  READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE>>>