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District Judge Ryan Rosauer denied Cody’s motion to dismiss the charges for lack of sufficient cause.

Rosauer, prosecutors and Cody’s defense agreed that Cody will not be required to appear in court at minor hearings and proceedings, including the case’s next scheduled hearing on Dec. 16. Court records show Cody is believed to be living in Hawaii.

Cody and Sal Intagliata, a Wichita attorney who is defending Cody, declined to answer reporters’ questions as they left the courthouse. Intagliata said the “full story” will be revealed when the case goes to trial. Cody didn’t say anything.

As Intagliata led Cody into a car, he told reporters: “If I had any comment at all on behalf of Mr. Cody, it would be this: that the people of Marion County, really the key people involved in this situation, Take a minute to reserve judgment, take a moment not to jump to conclusions, and let the system work.”

Cody does not have to pay cash bail. Instead, Rosaauer ordered a $5,000 personal recognizance bond, which Cody will only have to pay if he fails to appear in court when ordered.

If convicted, Cody would likely face a suspended sentence.