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Ex-Trooper Still In Jail; $1 Million Bond Stands In Teen's Death

Michigan State Police
WNMU Radio

A judge has refused to lower a $1 million bond for a former Michigan state trooper charged with murder, calling the request "offensive."

Mark Bessner and his lawyer appeared in court Thursday, a week before a judge determines if there's enough evidence to send him to trial.

Bessner has been in jail since he was charged two weeks ago with second-degree murder.

Bessner is charged in the death of a 15-year-old Detroit boy, who was struck with a Taser.

Damon Grimes lost control of an all-terrain vehicle, crashed and died last August.

Grimes' family attended the hearing and wore shirts with his image.

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