Lawyers Argue for Hasty Bail Hearings Following Waco Biker Brawl

Lawyers for 144 people jailed after a deadly fight between motorcycle gangs last month in Waco, Texas, have filed a petition seeking prompt bail hearings.
They added that state authorities are unlawfully dragging their heels in processing the group.
The petition filed on Thursday in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals also seeks more judges to further the hearings set to start on June 16.
Nine people died and 18 injured when bikers from rival gangs attacked each other with guns, knives, brass knuckles, clubs and motorcycle chains at a Twin Peaks Sports Bar and Grill in the central Texas city.
More than 170 people were arrested and held on organized crime charges relating to capital murder.
Since then, about 30 have been able to post bond or win their release.