@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @HuffPostPol @ElijahSchaffer @JURISTnews The Court: Have you been hospitalized for drug addiction?
Thomas: No your Honor.
Q: Are you clear in your head?
Thomas: No, not clear.
Q: You're tired? You understand what's going on?
Thomas: Yes.
Thomas: No your Honor.
Q: Are you clear in your head?
Thomas: No, not clear.
Q: You're tired? You understand what's going on?
Thomas: Yes.
@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @HuffPostPol @ElijahSchaffer @JURISTnews Judge: Ms. Brody, is Mr Thomas seeking court appointed counsel?
Ms. Brody: That's an interesting question. It's not clear, for the Federal court.
Judge: You have completed a financial [CJA form]?
Ms. Brody: Yes.
Judge: He's executing the affidavit now.
Ms. Brody: That's an interesting question. It's not clear, for the Federal court.
Judge: You have completed a financial [CJA form]?
Ms. Brody: Yes.
Judge: He's executing the affidavit now.
@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @HuffPostPol @ElijahSchaffer @JURISTnews Judge: If you or your family come to terms with Mr. Sussman, fine. If not and are unable, the court will appoint one. Do you have the money?
Thomas: No, your Honor.
Judge: I will review the financial affidavit. It's important it be true.
Thomas: Yes, your honor
Thomas: No, your Honor.
Judge: I will review the financial affidavit. It's important it be true.
Thomas: Yes, your honor
@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @HuffPostPol @ElijahSchaffer @JURISTnews Clerk: Do you swear to it?
Thomas: Yes I do.
Judge: I appoint Federal Defender. Does he waive the public reading?
Ms. Brody: Yes.
AUSA: NYPD arrested him on Dec 28, 11 pm, then writted to Federal custody at 12:37 approximately.
Judge: Approximately (chuckles).
Thomas: Yes I do.
Judge: I appoint Federal Defender. Does he waive the public reading?
Ms. Brody: Yes.
AUSA: NYPD arrested him on Dec 28, 11 pm, then writted to Federal custody at 12:37 approximately.
Judge: Approximately (chuckles).
@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @HuffPostPol @ElijahSchaffer @JURISTnews AUSA: The government seeks detention.
Judge: Mr. Thomas, your counsel has consented to detention. But you are entitled to a bail hearing later. You are entitled to a preliminary hearing, unless the case is indicted by a grand jury. Do you understand?
Judge: Mr. Thomas, your counsel has consented to detention. But you are entitled to a bail hearing later. You are entitled to a preliminary hearing, unless the case is indicted by a grand jury. Do you understand?
@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @HuffPostPol @ElijahSchaffer @JURISTnews Judge: OK, in the event a preliminary hearing is required, it's Jan 13 at 9 am in my courtroom.
Ms. Brody: we need a medical order... I understand there are issues with bi-polar.
Judge: We'll enter an order. Defendant's remanded. We stand in recess. [Story soon]
Ms. Brody: we need a medical order... I understand there are issues with bi-polar.
Judge: We'll enter an order. Defendant's remanded. We stand in recess. [Story soon]
