Bail set at $200K for HOPE for Prisoners founder Jon Ponder in inmate sexual abuse case

Bail was set at $200K for Jon Ponder, founder of HOPE for Prisoners, in an inmate sexual abuse case. Ponder is accused of sexual battery and of using his position to solicit sexual favors and make other inappropriate advances toward women who were incarcerated. The court also established a bail amount of $200,000.