A teen accused of fatally stabbing her mother will be released on bond after her arraignment Thursday.

Sydney Powell,19, has been charged in the murder of her mother, Brenda Powell. According to the arrest affidavit, the two were in a verbal argument that turned physical. During the confrontation, Sydney Powell is accused of fatally cutting and stabbing her mother.

Sydney Powell appeared for her arraignment Thursday morning in Akron Municipal Court by video from the Summit County Jail with tears in her eyes. Several family members attended, visibly distressed by the situation.

Don Malarcik, Sydney Powell’s attorney, said her father and family supported her release.

"They’re advocating strongly for her release because nobody on the planet knows Sydney better than her family," Malarcik said.

Sydney Powell entered a plea of not guilty. Judge Jon Oldham granted her a bond of $25,000 with maximum pretrial supervision and a mental health evaluation.

"The Powell family is overwhelmed with grief, but grateful for Sydney’s release," Malarcik said. "Sydney’s incarceration was a tremendous source of stress for the family."

Malarcik said bond will be posted and Sydney will be released Thursday or Friday. He said she will have to remain in constant contact with pretrial services, which will include weekly in-person check ins.

Akron police said officers responded to a home on the 1900 block of Scudder Avenue on Tuesday to find Brenda Powell with life-threatening wounds. She was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General, where she later died.

Sydney Powell was found with minor injuries and transported to Summa Akron City Hospital for treatment.

Police said investigators determined Sydney Powell assaulted her mother during an argument, resulting in Brenda Powell’s death.

Reach Akron Beacon Journal reporter Sean McDonnell at smcdonnell@thebeaconjournal.com or 330-996-3186.