Michigan Judge Sets $250M Bond for Mother Accused of Child Abandonment

Kelli Bryant, a 34-year-old Michigan woman, has been arraigned on charges of child abuse after allegedly abandoning her three children in deplorable conditions for several years. A judge set her bond at an extraordinary $250 million, deeming her an 'acute risk' to the public. The children, aged 15, 13, and 12, were found living alone in a home filled with trash, mold, and human waste, with reports indicating they survived on food left occasionally by their mother or strangers. Prosecutors described the home as a 'revolting pit of refuse and squalor,' with the children showing signs of severe neglect, including matted hair and lack of hygiene. Bryant's defense argues she poses no risk to the community and seeks her release with monitoring, but the court is considering the severity of the situation, including possible termination of her parental rights. The case has drawn significant attention due to the shocking nature of the allegations and the extreme bond set by the judge.