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This document is a court transcript from a detention hearing on July 16, 2019. The government's attorney, Mr. Rossmiller, argues that the defendant should be detained without bail pending trial, citing an extraordinary risk of flight and danger. The argument is based on serious charges, including a years-long scheme of trafficking and sexually abusing minors, and is supported by a recommendation for detention from Pretrial Services.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| MR. WEINGARTEN | Defense Counsel |
Speaking to the court, confirming receipt of documents.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Presiding over the hearing and directing the proceedings.
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| MR. ROSSMILLER | Government Counsel |
Arguing on behalf of the government for the defendant's detention.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pretrial Services | Government Agency |
Recommended that the defendant be detained pending trial.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Company |
Listed as the court reporting service at the bottom of the page.
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Timeline (2 events)
2019-07-16
A hearing to determine if the defendant should be detained pending trial.
Court
The indictment charges the defendant with engaging in a years-long scheme to sexually abuse underage girls, including trafficking minors for sex acts and conspiracy.
defendant
Relationships (3)
They are opposing counsel in a legal proceeding, with Mr. Rossmiller representing the government and Mr. Weingarten representing the defense.
Mr. Rossmiller is an attorney addressing the judge ('Your Honor') and presenting arguments in the courtroom.
Mr. Weingarten is an attorney addressing the judge ('your Honor') in the courtroom.
Key Quotes (3)
"Your Honor, the defendant poses an extraordinary risk of flight and danger presented by him."Source
— MR. ROSSMILLER
(Stated at the beginning of his argument to the court for the defendant's detention.)
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"Accordingly, the government joins the recommendation of Pretrial Services that the defendant be detained pending trial for a number of reasons."Source
— MR. ROSSMILLER
(Aligning the government's position with that of another agency involved in the case.)
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"In particular, the indictment charges that the defendant engaged in a years-long scheme to sexually abuse underage girls, paying minor girls to themselves be abused, and"Source
— MR. ROSSMILLER
(Detailing the specific allegations from the indictment to support the request for detention.)
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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 20 Filed 07/16/19 Page 5 of 24 5
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1 government dated July 8, 2019.
2 I take it all counsel have the same documents?
3 MR. WEINGARTEN: Yes, your Honor.
4 THE COURT: I will hear from the government first, and
5 then I will hear from defense counsel.
6 MR. ROSSMILLER: Yes, your Honor.
7 The government intends to seek detention, and I am
8 happy to explain the reasons why. Would the court prefer that
9 I speak from the table or from the podium?
10 THE COURT: Whatever your pleasure is.
11 MR. ROSSMILLER: Your Honor, the defendant poses an
12 extraordinary risk of flight and danger presented by him.
13 Given the charges and the characteristics of the defendant, he
14 simply cannot reasonably be expected to appear in court if he
15 is granted bail. Accordingly, the government joins the
16 recommendation of Pretrial Services that the defendant be
17 detained pending trial for a number of reasons.
18 Starting with the conduct alleged, the defendant is
19 charged with trafficking minors for sex acts, as the court
20 explained, in violation of 18 United States Code § 591, and is
21 charged with a count of conspiracy to traffic minors for sex
22 acts in violation of 18 U.S.C. 371.
23 In particular, the indictment charges that the
24 defendant engaged in a years-long scheme to sexually abuse
25 underage girls, paying minor girls to themselves be abused, and
2 I take it all counsel have the same documents?
3 MR. WEINGARTEN: Yes, your Honor.
4 THE COURT: I will hear from the government first, and
5 then I will hear from defense counsel.
6 MR. ROSSMILLER: Yes, your Honor.
7 The government intends to seek detention, and I am
8 happy to explain the reasons why. Would the court prefer that
9 I speak from the table or from the podium?
10 THE COURT: Whatever your pleasure is.
11 MR. ROSSMILLER: Your Honor, the defendant poses an
12 extraordinary risk of flight and danger presented by him.
13 Given the charges and the characteristics of the defendant, he
14 simply cannot reasonably be expected to appear in court if he
15 is granted bail. Accordingly, the government joins the
16 recommendation of Pretrial Services that the defendant be
17 detained pending trial for a number of reasons.
18 Starting with the conduct alleged, the defendant is
19 charged with trafficking minors for sex acts, as the court
20 explained, in violation of 18 United States Code § 591, and is
21 charged with a count of conspiracy to traffic minors for sex
22 acts in violation of 18 U.S.C. 371.
23 In particular, the indictment charges that the
24 defendant engaged in a years-long scheme to sexually abuse
25 underage girls, paying minor girls to themselves be abused, and
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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