Court reduces bond to $50K for Pontiac mom accused of child abandonment

Kelli Bryant, accused of abandoning her three children in deplorable conditions, had her bond reduced from $250 million to $50,000 cash by Judge Cynthia Thomas Walker. Initially set high to ensure Bryant remained in custody, the bond was lowered to comply with reasonable bail practices. Bryant faces three counts of first-degree child abuse, which could result in a life sentence if convicted. Conditions for her release include home confinement, no contact with her children or their caregivers, and restrictions on leaving home except for court or medical reasons. The squalid living conditions of the children were discovered during a welfare check, revealing a home filled with garbage and lacking basic necessities. Despite the reduction, concerns remain about her potential flight risk and attempts to contact her children, influencing the strict conditions set by the court.