Marta’s bail was set at $15,000 – however, he was released on personal recognizance after a July 24 hearing.
While his next court date is set for August 28, details about his case remain unclear. Under Missouri state law, child kidnapping was a Class A felony, which totes a possible 10-year to life sentence if convicted.
While the root issue of the film had bipartisan support, the movie drew criticism over Caviezel’s support of QAnon conspiracy theories.
Additionally, Operation Underground Railroad cryptically cut ties with Ballard, who began work with Glenn Beck-backed Nazarene Fund, a group focused on religious minorities in the Middle East and Ukraine.