Judge denies bond reduction for suspect accused of fatally shooting rapper Takeoff, concerned he may be ‘flight risk’

houston – At Tuesday’s bond reduction hearing for suspects accused of murdering Migos rapper Takeoff, a judge decided to keep Patrick Clark’s bond at $1 million.

On Tuesday, Clark’s attorney, Leticia Quinones, said she was “optimistic” about her client’s security deposit being reduced to $300,000. The judge has left the decision open for the defense to appeal.

“We respect Judge Hill and his decision today, but we do not agree with it. .

Prosecutors also questioned Clark’s assets and opposed a state request for a lower security deposit. But a photo obtained by the prosecutor’s office from Clark’s home Instagram account tells an entirely different story. Clark was seen carrying a large amount of cash, and he also had a large amount of cash on the day he was arrested. At the time, he also had an itinerary to Mexico.

Despite the judge’s concerns, Quinones said the judge had previously provided a list of requirements to lower Clark’s bail, which she and her client followed.

The judge reportedly ordered Quinones to find a bail bond company that would give immediate notice of a GPS violation, an affidavit of fees Clark filled out to assess his financial situation and his passport. I asked.

“We have complied with all the requirements that the judge has asked of us, only to be told today that they will not lower it. No, and I’m surprised,” said Quinones.

Clark was charged with murder, along with Offset and Takeoff’s uncle Quavo, in the death of Takeoff, who were one-third of the famous Atlanta music group.

An uncle and nephew were attending a birthday party in Houston on November 1 when a hail of gunshots erupted outside a bowling alley in downtown Houston. . he was 28 years old.

A month-long investigation pointed to Clark as the trigger.

Clark’s initial bond was set at $2 million, but his legal team claimed the amount was excessive. They filed a motion on his December 13th to reduce the bonds to $100,000. The request was denied, but the new bond was reduced to his $1,000,000.

Watch: Attorney Quinones says he was “surprised” by judge’s decision to deny client’s bond write-off.

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