United States v. Hanhardt

OPINION AND ORDER

NORGLE, District Judge.

Before the court is Defendant William Hanhardt’s motion for release pending sentencing pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3143. For the following reasons, the motion is denied.

I. BACKGROUND

On October 19, 2000, Hanhardt and his co-defendants were indicted in this case, which involved a complex organized crime conspiracy to commit jewelry thefts across the United States. Hanhardt was released on bond pending trial, subject to certain conditions.

After numerous delays, Hanhardt’s trial was scheduled for October 16, 2001. In the weeks prior to the scheduled trial date,…