Overview

• Mahendra Patel has been in custody for over 40 days without bond following his indictment on charges of attempted kidnapping, simple assault, and simple battery.
• The March 18 incident at a Walmart in Acworth, Georgia, involved conflicting accounts of Patel's interaction with a woman and her two-year-old son.
• Caroline Miller alleges Patel grabbed her child during a request for help finding Tylenol, while Patel's lawyer asserts he was preventing the child from falling.
• Surveillance footage, released by Patel’s defense, shows the interaction but lacks audio and a clear view of critical moments, leading to differing interpretations.
• Patel’s bond hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, with his lawyer emphasizing the toll of his detention on his family and community standing.