Richard Sherman released from jail without bail

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman was released from jail Thursday without bail, according to The Seattle Times' Bob Condotta.

"I see Mr. Sherman is a pillar in this community, he's a business owner, he's a husband, he's a father," the judge said, according to CBS Sports' Amy Dash.

Richard Sherman was released on conditions, he was not held on bail. He has to return to court when requested, can't use drugs or alcohol, can't possess firearms and has a no contact order with regard to his father in law.

- Amy Dash (@AmyDashTV) July 15, 2021

Sherman was booked Wednesday on a burglary domestic violence charge after attempting to force his way into his in-laws' residence in Seattle. The charge has since been downgraded to a misdemeanor of criminal trespass.

Richard Sherman was released today on his own recognizance. $10,000 had been requested. He faces no felonly charges but 1 count of misdemeanor criminal trespass with a domestic violence designation, malicious mischief, DUI, resisting arrest and has another hearing Friday.

- Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) July 15, 2021

Police had also recommended DUI and hit-and-run misdemeanor charges against Sherman after investigating a single-car incident that preceded his arrest.

Sherman has a second hearing Friday morning.

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