Attempted Murder Defendant Denied Bail for the 2nd Time

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An attempted murder defendant was denied bail Feb. 4 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Charles J. Peter despite his defense attorney noting several evidence issues related to the case.

Tavon Bryant, 34, is charged with first and second-degree attempted murder, two counts of first-degree assault, three counts of reckless endangerment, use of a firearm during a violent crime, having a handgun on his person, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, wearing/carrying a handgun, possession of narcotics with intent to distribute, and discharging firearms in connection to an incident on Dec. 19, 2020.

Bryant’s defense attorney, Michael Tomko, argued that without a victim or the gun, his client should be released on home detention. Tomko also said that he only received body camera footage on Feb. 3, and ballistics have yet to be tested.

After listening to counsel, Judge Peters denied Bryant bail due to the severity of the offense. His bail was initially denied on Feb. 2 as well.

Additionally, the prosecutor stated that negotiations of a plea for reckless endangerment and a handgun violation are in progress.

Initially, Bryant rejected Oct. 12, 2021, a plea of 35 years suspending all but 20 years, with three years on probation for first-degree attempted murder, and five years without parole for reckless endangerment. The charges were set to run concurrently.

Bryant’s next hearing is scheduled for March 22.