Opinion
CRIMINAL NUMBER 98-165-B-M2
October 15, 2001
RULING
The defendant, Bobby Johnson, has filed a motion for leave of Court to travel to Italy from November 4, 2001 to November 14, 2001. The United States has filed an opposition to this request. The United States Probation Office has recommended that Johnson's request be denied. After reviewing the matter, the Court hereby denies Johnson's motion to travel to Italy.
The defendant was convicted of serious offenses. One co-defendant is already incarcerated. Johnson's appellate briefs are also due near the period of time he wishes to travel out of the country. Considering these factors and others set forth in the government's opposition, the Court denies Johnson's request to travel to Italy.
It is so ordered.