United States v. Richards

MEMORANDUM DECISION

CHIN, District Judge.

In this case, defendant Melvin Lloyd Richards was convicted by a jury on February 17, 2000 of conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud. Following the jury’s verdict, I remanded Richards because I believed he presented a risk of flight. Richards thereafter asked to be released on bail; I denied the motion. Sentencing is scheduled for July 12, 2000.

By his counsel’s letter dated May 11, 2000, Richards moved for an order directing the Bureau of Prisons to provide him with immediate dental care, either at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (the “MCC”)…