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Judge reduces bond for Emmanuel Monfistone to $1,000; no violent or harassing contact ordered
Summary
A bond reduction for Emmanuel Monfistone in an alleged family-violence matter was granted Oct. 28. Defense counsel argued community ties and employment; the victim appeared and requested nonviolent contact. Judge Hayward set bond at $1,000 total and ordered no violent or harassing contact as a condition.
Emmanuel Monfistone appeared for a bond hearing Oct. 28, 2025, on allegations including simple battery and cruelty to children. Defense counsel requested a reduction in bond based on community ties, employment and lack of prior criminal history. The state did not object and the victim addressed the court.
Judge Tammy Long Hayward reduced Monfistones total bond to $1,000 and ordered no violent or harassing contact with the alleged victim. The judge declined to split the bond amounts for specific counts and directed defense counsel to prepare an order the jail can process. The court advised Monfistone that violating bond conditions could result in revocation and new charges.
The victim, who identified herself in court, told the judge she did not fear the defendant and requested nonviolent contact, a factor the court noted when imposing the condition.
