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Bail decision postponed in fatal train stabbing Christian Wednesday Nov 15, 2017 at 5:48 PM Nov 15, 2017 at 5:48 PM The Associated Press PORTLAND — A judge postponed a decision whether to allow Jeremy Christian to post bail until after she watches a defense video of what transpired the day police say he stabbed three men on a Portland light-rail train. Multnomah County Judge Cheryl Albrecht said Wednesday she will watch the footage in private, to spare surviving victim Micah Fletcher and relatives of the two men who were killed — Ricky Best and former Ashland resident Taliesin Namkai-Meche — from having to see it. Earlier, an emotional Fletcher left the courtroom and other spectators sobbed as a Portland homicide detective provided a narrative, accompanied by photo stills, of what happened on the train May 26. Detective Michele Michaels said Christian inflicted 11 stab wounds in 11 seconds after passengers confronted him about anti-Muslim comments directed against two teenage girls. Christian has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges.    Meanwhile, a homeless man accused of stealing Best's wedding ring and wallet from the scene has been sentenced to 13 months in prison and a drug treatment program. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that 51-year-old George Tschaggeny apologized for his actions as he was sentenced on Tuesday. Tschaggeny is accused of taking Best's ring and wallet while he lay dying or had already died at the Hollywood MAX station. The men were defending two girls, one wearing a hijab, whom were being berated by Christian with a xenophobic rant. Tschaggeny's defense attorney said his client was high when he stole Best's belongings.