NEW : The victim 's brother says he will oppose Skakel 's release . State 's Attorney John Smriga said prosecutors planned to appeal the ruling . Skakel seeks a bond less than $ 500 cash or more . John 's motion says he ' n't , and he has close contact with a year - old son . The prosecutor plans to appeal ruling giving Skakel a new trial .
NEW : The victim 's brother says he will oppose Skakel 's release . Skakel seeks a bond less than $ 500 cash or more . John 's motion says he ' n't , and he has close contact with a year - old son . The prosecutor plans to appeal ruling giving Skakel a new trial .