Francey Hakes expresses disdain towards Harrison Floyd’s imprisonment in an interview with Newsmax.
Harrison Floyd, a co-defendant in a case in Fulton County, Georgia, is still in jail and a former federal prosecutor finds this “utterly outrageous.” Floyd, who was a Black outreach director for former President Donald Trump, appeared in court and was denied bail by Judge Emily K. Richardson. Former prosecutor Francey Hakes argues that this decision goes against normal court procedure, as bond matters are typically handled by magistrate judges and not superior court judges like Richardson. Hakes also claims that Floyd’s detention violates the state’s criminal procedure, which states that individuals should receive a bond amount within 24 hours. Floyd was indicted for racketeering, conspiracy, and influencing witnesses. His prior arrest and military background may have influenced the judge’s decision.
