United States v. Michael O'ShaughneSSy

Michael O’Shaughnessy appeals from the district court’s order denying his motion for revocation of a pretrial detention order. Because the “first appearance” requirement of 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f) was not met, we REVERSE the order of the district court and REMAND for further proceedings in accordance with the Bail Reform Act of 1984, 18 U.S.C. § 3141 et seq.

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On March 23, 1985, two fragmentation grenades exploded outside the Houston office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. In connection with that bombing, on April 23, 1985, the Government indicted Michael O’Shaughnessy and others,…