Opinion
Cr. No. 08-20011.
August 13, 2008
ORDER GRANTING GOVERNMENT'S APPEAL OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S ORDER FOR BOND
This matter has come before the Court for a de novo review of the Government's appeal of Magistrate Judge R. Steven Whalen's order for bond as to Defendant Sparkle Eldridge. There arises by statute a presumption that there is no condition or combination of conditions that will reasonably assure the appearance of the Defendant as required and the safety of the community. Defendant Eldridge has not offered evidence to overcome the statutory presumption. Accordingly, for the reasons fully stated on the record, the Government's appeal of the Magistrate Judge's order is GRANTED and the Defendant is remanded to the custody of the United States Marshals to be held pending trial.