The court denied Steward’s motion for temporary pre-trial release. The court denied release because of Steward’s lengthy criminal history, including parole violations. The court also stated that he would present a danger to the community, had not presented anywhere to which he could be released, and had not demonstrated that release would reduce the risk presented to his health by COVID-19.
United States v. Steward, No. 20-cr-0052 (DLC), Dkt. No. 58 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 26, 2020)
DETAILS
Decision
Date
3/26/2020
Practice Area
Criminal (Federal Charges)
Relief Requested
Release
Type of Court
Federal District Court
Location
New York
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Parole or Probation Violations, Post-Conviction Detention [jail or prison], Pretrial Detention [jail], Significant Criminal History
Release Granted
No
Compassionate Release Case
No
Case Tracking Number
20-cr-0052-DLC
MORE CASE INFORMATION
Court Name
S.D.N.Y.
Decision
Motion Denied
Place of Incarceration
Federal Detention Center [typically federal pretrial detention]
Violation of conditions of release and supervision on release, drug conspiracy
Case Status
Decision Made
COVID-19 Positive or Symptomatic
Not discussed
Charges
Conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 28 grams and more of mixtures and substances containing a detectable amount of cocaine base
COVID-19 in Jail Prison or Detention Center
Not Discussed
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