Texas teen charged with murder released after bond reduced from $800K to $100 per charge: 'This is outrageous'

Stephon Martin Morson, a Texas teen accused of murder, was released from custody in Austin after his bond was reduced from $800,000 to $100 per charge. Morson, charged in the shooting death of Keshawn Cage, was required to wear a GPS monitor, remain under house arrest, and avoid contact with the victim’s family or witnesses. Law enforcement officials, including Austin Police Association President Michael Bullock, criticized the bond reduction, with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calling it “outrageous” and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick advocating for tougher bail reform laws in response to the case.

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