EmmaKate Martin was released from Southwestern Regional Jail today on a $2,500 bond after her pre-trial hearing. Both the defense and the prosecutor agreed on 18 days time served with a community service option for the remaining 3 days of a 21 day sentence. However, Magistrate Snodgrass blocked this option, offering instead that Martin plead guilty and accept whatever sentence the court offered. Martin did not take the deal and is instead taking her case to a bench trial. She has been released on bail with the condition of home confinement until her sentence is served.
“Thanks to everyone for their support; I really appreciated all the letters and messages I received. I am very happy to be out, and plan to keep in contact with the new friends I made while in jail” Martin said upon release.
