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() – On Sunday, a judge ruled against granting bond for Michilae Herring and Jomareah Harris, the parents of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris.
Magistrate Judge Ronald Thornton decided not to set bond for Herring or Harris, as they both face charges of Homicide by Child Abuse. They were referred to a circuit court judge, as the charges include both Homicide by Child Abuse and Filing a False Police Report. This resulted in separate hearings where bond was denied for each individual.
Both Herring and Harris appeared at the hearings without an attorney. They have both requested a public defender, but the Judge ruled that their income was too high to qualify for the court appointed attorney.
Herring’s next court appearance is set for September 18th at 9 a.m.
On Saturday, Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer held a press conference stating that investigators believe Javeayah has been dead for at least a month.
Both of Javeayah’s parents have been charged with Homicide by Child Abuse with Herring having an additional charge of Filing a False Police Report. According to authorities, additional charges may be forthcoming.
