uth and ya know, can cause harm. He's already like 79. He doesn't have much to lose. 

During the hearing, the magistrate revealed that Northup's family had previously requested police welfare checks on July 10th, July 13th, and again on September 11th, just one day before the incident.

Magistrate Chiappelli said,  With a family member reporting to police they believe that you're suffering from a mental health crisis and being in fear of you because of your mental state and access to numerous firearms. 

Ashraf said,  I do trust the justice system. 

Northup was given a $500,000 cash or surety bond. He is due back in court on September 24th for his probable cause conference.