A judge on Wednesday agreed to release without bail the man accused of stealing Frances McDormand's Academy Award, while his attorney vowed to fight a felony grand theft charge he says is excessive and undeserved. "There's a big difference between holding an Oscar and what he's charged with," Brookman said outside court. Bryant walked out of the Governors Ball Oscars after-party with the trophy on Sunday night, authorities said. AP footage from earlier Sunday shows Bryant walked into the Governors Ball alongside McDormand, although there is no indication they knew each other. The judge said that influenced her decision to release Bryant on his own recognizance.

Source: Fox News March 08, 2018 02:03 UTC