Bell v. Howes

ORDER DENYING RESPONDENT’S MOTION TO REVOKE BOND

ARTHUR J. TARNOW, District Judge.

The Court granted Arthur Bell a conditional writ of habeas corpus on December 28, 2010, 757 F.Supp.2d 720 (E.D.Mich. 2010) on two grounds: Bell’s rights under Brady v. Maryland were violated and Bell’s trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance. Approximately one month later, the Court granted Bell’s motion for release pending appeal, releasing him on an unsecured bond and with certain restrictions. Respondent has now filed a motion to revoke bond because Bell tested positive for marijuana five times between…