The judge indicated that under normal circumstances, he would be inclined to have Mr. Raihan detained for multiple failed drug screenings and non-compliance with the conditions of his release. However, the judge stated that under the Bail Reform Act, he must also consider safety to the community, which includes those incarcerated at MDC and the individuals who work there. Stating that "the more people we crowd into that facility, the more we're increasing the risk to the community" due to COVID-19, the judge allowed Mr. Raihan to continue on supervised release, but stipulated that he would revisit the issue if Mr. Raihan fails another drug test.
United States v. Raihan, No. 20-cr-00068 (BMC) (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 12, 2020)
Continued outpatient drug treatment. Judge stated he would "revisit the issue" if Mr. Raihan continued to use/failed another drug test.
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Leticia Olivera
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Federal Defenders of New York
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