Five in Ten 9/14/22: Illinois Does Away With Cash Bail

When a new Illinois law takes effect Jan. 1, suspects charged with felonies, including second-degree murder, aggravated battery, and arson, will be released without bail. One state’s attorney calls it the “end of days.” 5) Russian ambassador to Germany says Berlin has “crossed a red line” with weapons shipment to Ukraine; 4) Illinois to end cash bail system in 2023; 3) Teacher in Ireland jailed for refusing to use student’s preferred pronouns; 2) Survey finds about a third of US pastors believe you can earn your way into heaven by being good; 1) Polish Academy of Sciences adds house cats to list of invasive species.