TBS Today, July 31

A man charged with multiple felonies, who is battling ICE to avoid deportation, was released on his own recognizance this week by an Alameda County judge.

On Wednesday, over the objections of the Alameda County district attorney's office, Judge Brian Caruth released Guillermo Medina Reyes on his own recognizance, ordering him to come back to court next week to enter a plea.

Here's what happened.

Despite felony charges, judge releases Medina Reyes on ‘OR’

Judge Brian Caruth released Guillermo Medina Reyes on his own recognizance (OR), ordering him to return to court next week.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

In recent days, many other news outlets have been picking up the story of Sunday's arrest following TBS coverage.

In other news

BPD is looking for a missing 75-year-old man who may be at-risk. He was last seen at Alta Bates Hospital last week. Details here.

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