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I'm not a lawyer, obviously, but this is a "material witness detention" and I would think then that this may not be a "criminal arrest." Not all material witnesses are accused criminals, but rather, individuals whose testimony could make them a target for being murdered by criminals or terrorist organizations. Material witnesses may be willing or unwilling to be witnesses, but the detention is made for people who are unwilling to testify out of fear of retaliation.

This guy is not being charged with a crime, he's being detained as a material witness in at least one Grand Jury case to testify against people who are charged with crimes- apparently the "Portland Group."

Also, I see nothing here (in the findlaw docs) to indicate that this is his very first appearance before a judge. Since this Judge mentions it involves an existing Grand Jury case I suspect he has been before the grand jury case's judge earlier. It being a Grand Jury case, his appearance there is not going to be public info, at least not now.

I'm curious about why he had trouble getting back into the country a few years ago, and needed Nextel's help.

Thank you, sincerely, for the follow-ups on this; seems there is more to come.

Just to make it clear, I hold no brook for any type of socialist; my father moved our family because of them, and they are a blight on humanity. That said, the way you prove them wrong is in the open, not behind closed doors. I understand the reasons for the secrecy of the investigation and any Grand Jury hearings, and support them as long as they are conducted under valid Judicial oversight. All too often there have been cases where a DA or an activist Judge has used that secrecy to the detriment of truthfulness, and for that we should all be concerned.

As others have said, if we let this administration get away with unconstitutional acts, God help us if the socialists like Hillary regain the power they took during XIMPOTUS clinton's reign, and as written the misnamed Patriot Act is tailor-made for them.

Got to head back to work; will be back later. Again, thanks for the research, it is appreciated.