OK - now arraignment of indicted #UAE illegal lobbyists / "spies" Tom Barrack & Matthew Grimes before #EDNY Magistrate Judge Sanket Bulsara, Inner City Press covered the LA $250 million bond, and will live tweet, thread below matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/indicted-uae…
Judge Bulsara: How do you plead?
For Tom Barrack: Not guilty.
Judge Bulsara: And Mr. Grimes?
He's charged in Court 1 and Count 2.
For Matthew Grimes: Not guilty.
Judge read Rule 5f Due Process Protection Act script.
For Tom Barrack: Not guilty.
Judge Bulsara: And Mr. Grimes?
He's charged in Court 1 and Count 2.
For Matthew Grimes: Not guilty.
Judge read Rule 5f Due Process Protection Act script.
Assistant US Attorney: The government is prepared to agree to a bond substantially similar to those imposed by Judge Donahue on Friday. For Mr. Barrack, at $250 million bond...
Judge Bulsara: Where will he reside?
Lawyer: Colorado. But his minor children live in the Central District of California. So he will travel.
Lawyer: Colorado. But his minor children live in the Central District of California. So he will travel.
Lawyer: The initial conditions on Friday were restriction to Central District of California, and EDNY and SDNY in New York.
Judge Bulsara: I understand that to secure the $250 million bond, there's $5 million cash in an account at the law firm?
Lawyer: Yes.
Judge Bulsara: I understand that to secure the $250 million bond, there's $5 million cash in an account at the law firm?
Lawyer: Yes.
Judge Bulsara: On the confessions of judgment --
Lawyer: Based on our conversation with counsel in Colorado, perfecting judgment might take time. So we'd like a more extended time period.
Lawyer: Based on our conversation with counsel in Colorado, perfecting judgment might take time. So we'd like a more extended time period.
Judge Bulsara: I have one final question with respect to Mr. Barrack, regarding Paragraph 7...
AUSA: It means, No foreign transactions. Domestic transactions limited to $50,000...
Judge Bulsara: The suretors, I'm going to want to ask you some questions.
AUSA: It means, No foreign transactions. Domestic transactions limited to $50,000...
Judge Bulsara: The suretors, I'm going to want to ask you some questions.
Let raise your right hand.
Judge Bulsara: Do you understand the charges? And that you are being asked to be signed onto the bond?
"Yes."
Judge Bulsara: Do you understand the charges? And that you are being asked to be signed onto the bond?
"Yes."
Judge Bulsara: Mr. Barrack, you're subject to a travel restriction, now including Colorado. You are barred from contacting certain people, including Mr. Grimes as well as Mr. Al Malik or officials of the United Arab Emirates. You are subject to location monitoring
Judge Bulsara: You are only permitted to travel on a common air carrier... Do you understand?
Barrack: Yes I do, your Honor.
Judge Bulsara: Let me explain the consequences if you violate these conditions. There would be financial consequences...
Barrack: Yes I do, your Honor.
Judge Bulsara: Let me explain the consequences if you violate these conditions. There would be financial consequences...
Judge Bulsara: Mr. Grimes, I have a document that's called an appearance bond. What's your relationship with Matthew Grimes?
A: He's my brother... I earn $140,000 a year.
A: He's my brother... I earn $140,000 a year.
Judge Bulsara: Mr. Grimes, I'm prepared to release you pending trial, provided you understand the conditions.
Grimes: I do, your Honor.
Judge Bulsara: You can only travel on a common air carrier. Fund transfers are restricted, as set forth in the bond.
Grimes: I do, your Honor.
Judge Bulsara: You can only travel on a common air carrier. Fund transfers are restricted, as set forth in the bond.
AUSA: This case has been set down for a conference before Judge Cogan on September 2 at 10 am. We request the exclusion of time under the Speedy Trial Act until then.
Judge Bulsara: Defense, do you consent?
Yes.
Judge Bulsara: Defense, do you consent?
Yes.
Judge Bulsara: OK, we are adjourned.
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