Former NFL player Daniel Muir and his wife Kristin faced an emergency bail hearing in Cass County Superior Court, resulting in a decision to keep them incarcerated without bond. The hearing, prompted by a writ of habeas corpus filed by their attorneys, addressed charges of obstruction of justice and domestic battery against Daniel Muir.
The case stems from allegations of abuse involving their 14-year-old son at a religious compound in Logansport, where the Muirs reside. The Indiana State Police launched an investigation after the boy went missing, prompting a Silver Alert and subsequent safe recovery during a raid on July 3 at the Straitway Indiana Goshen property.
Initially denied bail due to flight risk concerns, the Muirs’ attorneys argued that their continued detention without bond violated constitutional rights. During the emergency hearing, Judge Lisa Swaim declined to make a ruling, instructing that the habeas corpus petition should have been filed in circuit court.
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The defense team emphasized the Muirs’ lack of criminal records and requested standard bonds, citing their non-violent nature compared to severe offenses. However, Judge Swaim deferred any decision to the original circuit court, necessitating the Muirs’ return to Cass County Jail until their next scheduled appearance on July 16.
The secluded property in Logansport, affiliated with Straitway Ministries, has raised questions about its practices amid allegations of cult-like behavior. Pastor Charles Dowell of Straitway Truth denounced media and police reports, vowing resistance against what he called unjust accusations.
The Muirs’ case continues to unfold amidst public scrutiny and legal maneuvering, highlighting complexities surrounding parental rights, abuse allegations, and religious freedoms in a high-profile legal battle.
