In #SDNY Magistrates Court, Bklyn judge Ash has arrived; & AUSA Eli Mark. Last night's story: innercitypress.com/sdny151fifthwa… Thread
Judge Ash is represented by Mr Archibald of Court Street, Bklyn. Mag Judge Wang reads fellow judge Ash her rights @SDNYLIVE
3 counts against Ash: obstruction of justice. AUSA Mark: $500,000 bond, no contact MCU board members, officials or witnesses
AUSA Mark says Ash faces guideline of 57 to 71 months, has been suspended as judge; attorney said she might be "in Africa"
Note: #AfricaIsNotACountry
Achibald denies Ash was a fugitive. He thought she was on way ro Africa. But she was on flight to Miami
Ash had set of keys outside her home. Archibold let authorities in to search for 2 & 1/2 hours. They took her passport
Uh oh - Archibald doesn't have bail statute with him. Says not sure Ash has been suspended as a judge
Archibald wants unconditional release based on Ash's "pedigree."
AUSA Mark says Archibald had a duty to correct false info and Africa trip. Judge Wang appears to agrre, takes break
And we're back. After long recess Judge Wang has written decision. Will realease Ash on $500,000 bond, 3 responsible signers
For release, Ash needs stand alone GPS location monitoring bracelet on. Tonight?
Archibald wants Ash's phone back.
Phone will not be returned. But password might. Stories (including on Honduras trial) soon
