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United States v. Pfund

United States District Court, Western District of Washington
Jan 6, 2023
No. MJ22-603 (W.D. Wash. Jan. 6, 2023)

Opinion

MJ22-603

01-06-2023

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. BENJAMIN H. PFUND, JR., Defendant.


DETENTION ORDER

PAULA L. MCCANDLIS, MAGISTRATE JUDGE

The Court, having conducted a detention hearing pursuant to Title 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f), and based upon the factual findings and statement of reasons for detention hereafter set forth, finds that no condition or combination of conditions which the defendant can meet will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required and the safety of any other person and the community.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR DETENTION

(1) Defendant has been charged by complaint with production of child pornography with the charge subject to the provisions of the Adam Walsh Act. The Court received information about defendant's personal history, residence, family or community ties, employment history, financial status, health, and substance use. The defendant is viewed as a risk of nonappearance based on pending charges (both in Federal and State Court), possession of a passport, and an unstable proposed living environment. The defendant is viewed as a risk of danger based on the nature of the instant offense.

It is therefore ORDERED:

(1) Defendant shall be detained pending trial and committed to the custody of the Attorney General for confinement in a correctional facility separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences, or being held in custody pending appeal;
(2) Defendant shall be afforded reasonable opportunity for private consultation with counsel;
(3) On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney for the Government, the person in charge of the correctional facility in which Defendant is confined shall deliver the defendant to a United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court proceeding; and
(4) The Clerk shall direct copies of this order to counsel for the United States, to counsel for the defendant, to the United States Marshal, and to the United States Pretrial Services Officer.


Summaries of

United States v. Pfund

United States District Court, Western District of Washington
Jan 6, 2023
No. MJ22-603 (W.D. Wash. Jan. 6, 2023)
Case details for

United States v. Pfund

Case Details

Full title:UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. BENJAMIN H. PFUND, JR., Defendant.

Court:United States District Court, Western District of Washington

Date published: Jan 6, 2023

Citations

No. MJ22-603 (W.D. Wash. Jan. 6, 2023)