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The defense said James Craig is a man of "limited means" and would comply with any monitoring the court deemed necessary. They argued against a high bond, citing the recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling in State vs. Smith, which says a person charged with first-degree murder cannot be held without bond. They said $10 million is not an affordable alternative.
The defense added that they hoped the court would be open to a reduction of bond after the preliminary hearing, which is scheduled for July 12.
In response, the prosecution brought up evidence from the affidavit, including James Craig's internet searches about ordering and using arsenic and cyanide. They claimed he had lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency and was trying to recover. He also had several life insurance policies for his wife, they said. They added that the young Craig children are in the custody of a family member in Idaho and that James Craig's relatives have "significant wealth" and some still support the defendant.
They asked for a high bond — $10 million cash-only — to prevent him from absconding, noting that he was not trustworthy.
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The guardian for the minor Craig children also spoke in court, saying he agreed with the people's recommendation for a $10 million bond.
Judge Shay Whitaker explained the conditions for setting bond, such as the chance a defendant will flee and if there is a risk to the community. She said the court had "significant concerns" with the facts of this case. She also recognized that James Craig may commit an additional violation.
Ultimately, she set his bond for $10 million cash-only and ordered him to surrender his passport and participate in daily check-ins. She also ordered him to wear a GPS tracker.
Judge Whitaker also ruled to keep some documents suppressed until the preliminary hearing on July 12.
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