Darius Morris Arrested: Out On Bond Despite Prior Murder Charge
Darius Morris, a suspect in a 2020 murder case, has been arrested for aggravated assault in a recent shooting at a gas station. Morris was previously released on bond despite objections from the District Attorney’s Office. This article explores the details of the case, including the bond controversy and the District Attorney’s response.
I. Darius Morris Arrested Again After 2020 Murder Case
Bond Controversy
Darius Morris was arrested again on Tuesday night for aggravated assault in connection with a shooting at a gas station. This arrest comes just two years after he was charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend, the mother of his one-month-old baby.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2020 | Morris was charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend. |
| December 31, 2020 | Morris was granted bond despite objections from the District Attorney’s Office. |
| July 19, 2022 | Morris was arrested for aggravated assault in connection with a shooting at a gas station. |
Morris was released on bond in the 2020 murder case despite the fact that he was facing serious charges. The District Attorney’s Office had opposed bond, arguing that Morris was a danger to the community. However, a judge granted Morris bond, ordering him to be on house arrest with a curfew.
Previous Charges
Morris has a history of violent crime. In addition to the 2020 murder charge, he has also been charged with aggravated assault and shooting or shooting at two other men.
- 2020: Murder
- 2020: Aggravated assault
- 2019: Shooting or shooting at another person
Despite his history of violence, Morris was released on bond in the 2020 murder case. This decision has been met with criticism from the District Attorney’s Office and the victims’ families.
II. Bond Controversy and Previous Charges
Despite the serious charges against him, Darius Morris was released on bond in the 2020 murder case. This decision was controversial, as many people felt that Morris was a danger to the community. The District Attorney’s Office had opposed bond, but a judge granted it, ordering Morris to be on house arrest with a curfew.
Morris has a history of violent crime. In addition to the 2020 murder charge, he has also been charged with aggravated assault and shooting or shooting at two other men.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2020 | Morris was charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend. |
| December 31, 2020 | Morris was granted bond despite objections from the District Attorney’s Office. |
| July 19, 2022 | Morris was arrested for aggravated assault in connection with a shooting at a gas station. |
- 2020: Murder
- 2020: Aggravated assault
- 2019: Shooting or shooting at another person
III. District Attorney’s Response
DA’s Opposition to Bond
The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office strongly opposed bond for Darius Morris in the 2020 murder case. They argued that Morris was a danger to the community and that he should be held in jail pending trial.
The DA’s office cited Morris’s history of violent crime as evidence of his dangerousness. They also noted that Morris had failed to appear for court hearings in the past, which showed that he was not reliable.
Motion to Revoke Bond
In light of Morris’s recent arrest for aggravated assault, the DA’s office has filed a motion to revoke his bond in the 2020 murder case.
The DA’s office argues that Morris’s new arrest shows that he is still a danger to the community. They also argue that Morris has violated the conditions of his bond by being arrested for a new crime.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2020 | Morris was charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend. |
| December 31, 2020 | Morris was granted bond despite objections from the District Attorney’s Office. |
| July 19, 2022 | Morris was arrested for aggravated assault in connection with a shooting at a gas station. |
IV. Final Thought
The case of Darius Morris highlights the complexities of the justice system, including the challenges of balancing public safety with individual rights. The outcome of the upcoming bond revocation hearing will be closely watched, as it could have significant implications for both Morris and the victims of the crimes he is accused of committing.
