FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Fulton County magistrate judge is off the bench for two weeks after setting a low $2.00 bond.
Alijah Sharp is charged with two violations of aggravated assault, misdemeanor battery family violence, cruelty to children third degree, and terroristic threats.
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He was released from jail after bond was set at 25-cents for each count for a total $2.00.
Sharp did not get a hearing before a judge within 72 hours of his arrest. Sharpe indicated the judge believed that meant he had to set an affordable bond.
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Fulton county Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk told Channel 2 Action News the judge misinterpreted the law and disregarded new training in March on the issue.
The judge is now suspended for two weeks. A new bond order sets Sharp’s bond at $120,000 and directs the Sheriff’s office to return him to custody until the new bond is posted.
A spokesperson for the Atlanta City Detention Center said they are also looking into the matter.
A document indicates Sharp is accused of throwing a plastic water jug at a woman indicated as the mother of his child. Sharp is accused of pushing her with a car seat and pointing a gun at her and her mother.
Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne spoke with the alleged victim’s mother. Mischell Wright told Winne she first believed the 25-cent bond amounts were a mistake. She strongly disputes Sharp’s denial of guilt.
Sharp maintains he is innocent.
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