Emory protests arrest update | Bond granted [Video]

At least 23 of the 28 detained had their attorneys represent them in court, and some of them also appeared in front of the presiding judge.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A DeKalb County magistrate judge granted bond to some of the protesters who were arrested on Thursday after an Emory University protest turned explosive after their court hearings on Friday.

At least 24 of the 28 detained had their attorneys represent them in court, and some of them also appeared in front of the presiding judge.

While most of the defendants received criminal trespass charges, some received more serious charges, such as disorderly conduct, obstruction of law enforcement officers and other charges, which were largely misdemeanors.

Among those who appeared in court was Emory University Economics professor Caroline Fohlin, who was charged with disorderly conduct and simple battery of an officer.

The judge granted Fohlin a $50 bond, and she is awaiting release pending her posted bond. According to the DeKalb …