Mom Who Fled With 555-Pound Son Back In Upstate
Jerri Gray's Bond Set At $50,000; Could Face Up To 15 Years In Prison
POSTED: 12:07 am EDT June 4, 2009
UPDATED: 8:10 am EDT June 4, 2009
GREENVILLE, S.C. - An Upstate mother accused of putting her 555-pound son in danger was back in the Upstate Wednesday night.
Jerri Gray arrived at the Greenville County Jail at about 8 p.m.
After waiving her right to an extradition hearing, she was brought back to the Upstate. Deputies escorted the shackled mother into the Greenville County Jail to face a judge.
Once inside, Gray didn't have much to say.
She has been charged with unlawful neglect toward a child and custodial interference, after investigators said she fled to Baltimore, Md., with her 555-pound son Alexander Draper.
The 14-year-old was supposed to be taken into protective custody two weeks ago, after officials determined that the teenager was considered to be at a critical stage of health risk.
Judge Darrell Fisher gave Gray a $50,000 bond. If convicted on both charges, she faces up to 15 years in prison.
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