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Judge declares mistrial in Austinite’s Molotov cocktail case
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 by Austin Monitor
After U.S. District Judge Michael Davis declared a mistrial, he allowed McKay out of custody on $25,000 bail.
McKay walked into the lobby of the Federal Courthouse in
McKay said he was looking forward to appreciating the little things, like a good meal. “I can’t wait to run around the block,” he said, “I’ve never been so excited to go outside.” (And that’s saying a lot. The temperature was around hovering around zero in
Judge Davis set a new trial date for March 16, and told McKay that while he’s out on bail he can’t commit another crime, threaten Darby or any other witnesses. He also must pass regular drug tests and give up his passport.
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