The proposals come at a time of a debate in Ohio and nationally over changes to bail systems.
He was also banned from contacting the victim's family. The court did say that public safety concerns could be met by other requirements, such as electronic monitoring, which was done in the case of the Cincinnati murder suspect, according to court records.
The Supreme Court majority said safety concerns expressed by the victim's family members, and evidence that the suspect presented a false ID when confronted after fleeing to Las Vegas, weren't factors relevant to the amount of bail. Lawmakers must weigh a number of issues, including people stuck in jail on non-violent offenses “simply because they can’t afford to get out,” said Cupp, a Lima Republican.
