Since Anthony’s father is now on leave from work, defense lawyers said that the $412,000 collected in the online account “is not a bond fund” and that the family needs it to make ends meet.
Defense lawyers informed the court during closing arguments that, given Anthony’s clean record, it would be “unusual” to keep the $1 million bail in place.
They requested that the court lower Anthony’s bail to $150,000 and mandate that he wear an ankle monitor. The court was informed by the prosecutors that the $1 million bail.
Is typical for murder cases in Collin County and they requested that it be maintained. In the end, the court decided to reduce the amount to $250,000.
If Anthony’s family were to post bail, he would have to remain at his parents’ home and wear an ankle monitor. The judge threatened to put Anthony back in prison if he disregarded that restriction.
