T.I. denied bond.
Posted by Media Outrage on 15th October 2007
Rapper T.I., who was arrested over the weekend on federal weapons charges, was ordered to remain in custody at least until Friday, during a brief appearance in federal court Monday afternoon. But his attorneys say they aim to exonerate him on all charges.
A federal magistrate who said he must remain in custody for now. Federal prosecutors are asking that T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, be held without bond until his trial, which could be several months away.
U.S. Magistrate Alan Baverman scheduled a hearing on Friday to deterine whether there was probable cause for Harris’ arrest and whether he will qualify for bond before trial.
Harris was wearing a black shirt and black pants, with his hands cuffed and his legs chained, when he was led into the courtroom.
He made eye contact with family members sat in front of members of his family.
He answered “Yes, Sir,” and “Yes, your honor,” when asked if he had been provided a copy of charges agaiinst him and whether he understood the charges.
During the hearing the courtroom was filled with a standing-room only crowd. Those who arrived too late were forced to stand outside the courtroom.
Dwight Thomas, attorney for Harris, said “We’re looking for complete exoneration in this case. Our objective is to completely exonerate him.”
His other defense attorney, Steve Sadow, said the defense needed more time to prepare for the bond hearing, so they asked for a continuance to Friday.
The defense will move for bond and believes conditions can be set to ensure Harris is no danger to the community. “We truly believe that Judge Baverman will be able to find that under the law a reasonable bond can be set,” Sadow said.
Federal sentencing guidelines say that if convicted, Harris could face almost certain prison time. He could face at least five years in prison if convicted of all charges.
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