Alleged Tumbler Ridge co-conspirator James Cody Bryant denied bail
Federal prosecutors said Bryant helped plan a mass murder for months and would pose a danger to the community if released.
- The District Court in Seattle denied bail to James Bryant, a Washington resident charged with conspiracy in the Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, school shooting.
- Federal prosecutors alleged in a written submission that Bryant "helped plan a mass murder over the course of several months," providing money and advice to keep the plot secret.
- Public defender Dennis Carroll clarified that Bryant uses female pronouns and goes by the name Melody, while court documents show she agreed to distribute a livestream of the attack.
- Magistrate Judge Mary Alice Theiler ordered Bryant detained at a hearing on Oct 6, stating no conditions could ensure community safety if she were released pending trial.
- Defense attorney Greg Murphy argued for Bryant's release, noting federal agents allowed her to remain free for seven months after initial interviews, though she has not yet entered a plea.
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Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada shool shooting is ordered detained – WTOP News
SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state resident charged with conspiracy in one of the worst school shootings in Canada’s history has been ordered detained pending further hearings in the case. Melody Bryant, also known as James Cody Bryant, of Bellingham, Washington, was charged this month with conspiring to murder people in a foreign country. Investigators...
U.S. court denies bail to alleged Tumbler Ridge shooting conspirator James Bryant
SEATTLE — A court in Seattle, Wash., has denied bail to James Bryant, who is accused of conspiring with Jesse Van Rootselaar, the shooter in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass killing in February.
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CP U.S. court denies bail to alleged Tumbler Ridge shooting conspirator
SEATTLE - A court in Seattle, Wash., has denied bail to James Bryant, who is accused of conspiring with the shooter in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., killings.
Alleged Tumbler Ridge co-conspirator denied bail
Assistant United States attorney Todd Greenberg, who is prosecuting the case against Bryant, argued that Bryant posed a flight risk and a danger to the public. He said there were substance abuse issues and mental health concerns that should also be factored in.
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