Why wasn't Career Criminal Tasheem Rashad Douglas in jail?

Why wasn't 21-year old Career Criminal Tasheem Rashad Douglas in jail? Douglas had seven firearm charges in two years, multiple probation violations, and an active arrest warrant, yet remained free before the Manassas street festival shooting that killed 16-year-old Ashley Leigh Inti TASHEEN RASHEEM DOUGLAS

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In the state of Virginia the law gives judges and magistrates the power to set bonds, not prosecutors. Douglas was repeatedly released on low or unsecured bonds, often after charges were dropped due to missing witnesses.The case has sparked frustration and grief, with officials emphasizing that past judicial decisions cannot be changed, while assuring the community that the September 4th shooting is being taken seriously.