KCUR Progressives Haven't Forgiven Legislator Manny Abarca

For the most part, Manny seems to have won over progressive white ladies by way of leading a recent local fight against ICE . . . HOWEVER . . . Some court transcription delves into a few of the deets about a messy divorce WITHOUT noting some assault charges on the other side of it.

Reality check . . .  

KCUR seems to be holding a grudge even as the local progressive narrative "evolves" and never really has much impact on low-turnout municipal elections . . . Check-it:

Prosecutors asked that Abarca’s $1,500 own recognizance bond, which doesn’t require any bail payment, be revoked. Instead, they wanted a $5,000 cash bond with the additional conditions of no contact with Garcia, and with any child exchange done with an agreed-upon third party.

After a brief hearing on Feb. 6, Magistrate Judge Curtis Sample denied the D.A.’s motion. Hurst’s statement only said, “The Court denied our request.”

Abarca’s lead lawyer, David Bell, would not comment.

The charges in Kansas City, Johnson County and Hutchinson are misdemeanors.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Prosecutors wanted Manny Abarca's bond revoked after more charges. A judge said no