Bond set in sexual abuse case
Bond has been set for a Weston resident charged with 11 felonies including sodomy. He was originally being held without bond.
Cody Ryan, 30, appeared before Ray County’s Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Lori Baskins for a bond hearing earlier this week.
Ryan was arrested May 5 and is charged with 11 felonies including: six counts of first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy; four counts of first-degree sexual abuse of victim less than 14 years of age; and first-offense sexual misconduct involving a child under 15.
Ryan appeared in custody without an attorney. He was previously denied appointment of a public defender, due to having an annual income of over $24,000 from a retired veteran’s income.
The prosecution argued that bond be refused due to the nature of the charges. However, Ryan pleaded with the judge, saying, “I am begging. I’m willing to do anything to get the bond lowered, your honor.”
Judge Baskins disagreed with the prosecution. “I have an obligation and I am going…