Posted on 03/08/2016 4:29:15 AM PST by Nextrush
CONCORD-A Rochester man facing conspiracy charges in connection to his role in a 2014 standoff with federal agents in Nevada remained in custody Monday after a one-hour court hearing over whether he should be released.
U.S. District Court Judge Andrea Johnstone said she needed more time to consider all of the information in the case against Gerald DeLemus, who faces nine federal charges based on an indictment brought in Nevada.
Prosecutors argue DeLemus would pose a danger to the public and be a possible flight risk if he was released. Defense attorney Jonathan Saxe argued the opposite in a courtroom packed with dozens of friends and supporters of DeLemus. The supporters greeted DeLemus with a standing ovation, then sang "God Bless America" as he was ushered from the courtroom after the hearing.
Supporters also set up outside the courthouse, holding flags and carrying signs.......
(Excerpt) Read more at unionleader.com ...
Hundreds in fact were inside and outside the courthouse.
Sounds like a real American to me from what I’ve read. I think folks will do more than raise a ruckus.
Government thinks they can lock up whoever they want with no repercussions.
The Federal judicial system is now nothing but a cancer on this nation.
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