United States v. Wilfredo Torres

EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge.

Wilfredo Torres is under indictment for transporting a load of marijuana. The prosecutor sought his detention pending trial. Magistrate judge Evans held a hearing and concluded that Torres is unlikely to abscond if released on bond. The magistrate judge relied principally on Torres’ family ties and employment history. The prosecution asked for review by the district judge, 18 U.S.C. § 3145(a)(1), who ordered Torres detained. The district judge believed that Torres would abandon his family and job, because he will be separated from both anyway if convicted.

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