Update: Holly Ashcraft

A judge denied increased freedom of movement to Holy Ashcraft (the USC student  charged with murder and child abuse--see her story here.)

The court also authorized the release of the newborn, Baby Boy Doe #171, for burial, said Paul J. Wallin, Ashcraft's attorney.

Ashcraft's mother, Marlene Zentz, wants to obtain custody of the baby, Wallin said.

Ashcraft's defense team had filed a written request for her to have increased traveling freedom outside her home, including trips to the gym, said Prosecuting Deputy District Attorney Efrain Aceves.

Aceves had argued that, "Her being home is the alternative to being in jail," and the commissioner, Ronald Rose, agreed.

The court ruled that Ashcraft's current traveling restrictions would remain in place, Wallin said. The restrictions mandate that she must stay at home except to visit her Tustin-based attorney.

Ashcraft will again be in court on January 12th, when her attorney will once again try to gain more freedom to travel for his client.

The autopsy report on her baby should be released before the end of the month.

Link: Court denies Ashcraft's bid for mobility - Online Update.