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ill. . . attempt to obstruct justice, or . . to threaten, injure, or intimidate, a prospective witness or juror." 18 U.S.C. § 3142(0(2)(B); see also United States v. Friedman, 837 F.2d 48 (2d Cir. 1988). The Bail Reform Act lists four factors to be considered in the detention analysis: (1) the nature and circ

xt of the agreement purports to bind "the Government." See Annabi, 771 F.2d at 672. This analysis similarly extends to a non-prosecution agreement. See United States v. Laskow, 688 F. Supp. 851, 854 (E.D.N.Y. 1988) ("Defendant's argument, in effect, is that unless there is an explicit statement to the contrary,

of flight must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence. See, e.g., United States v. Jackson, 823 F.2d 4, 5 (2d Cir. 1987); United States v. Chirnurenga, 760 F.2d 400, 405 (2d Cir. 1985). A finding of dangerousness must be supported by clear and convincing evidence. See, e.g., United States v. Ferran

ill. . . attempt to obstruct justice, or . . to threaten, injure, or intimidate, a prospective witness or juror." 18 U.S.C. § 3142(0(2)(B); see also United States v. Friedman, 837 F.2d 48 (2d Cir. 1988). The Bail Reform Act lists four factors to be considered in the detention analysis: (1) the nature and circ

xt of the agreement purports to bind "the Government." See Annabi, 771 F.2d at 672. This analysis similarly extends to a non-prosecution agreement. See United States v. Laskow, 688 F. Supp. 851, 854 (E.D.N.Y. 1988) ("Defendant's argument, in effect, is that unless there is an explicit statement to the contrary,

of flight must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence. See, e.g., United States v. Jackson, 823 F.2d 4, 5 (2d Cir. 1987); United States v. Chirnurenga, 760 F.2d 400, 405 (2d Cir. 1985). A finding of dangerousness must be supported by clear and convincing evidence. See, e.g., United States v. Ferran

iction.") (citing United States v. Annabi, 771 F.2d 670, 672 (2d Cir. 1985) (per curiam)). Moreover, any references in an NPA to the "Government" or the "United States" do not abrogate these principles. Annabi, 771 F.2d at 672 ("[A] plea agreement whereby a federal prosecutor agrees that 'the Government' will dism

of flight must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence. See, e.g., United States v. Jackson, 823 F.2d 4, 5 (2d Cir. 1987); United States v. Chirnurenga, 760 F.2d 400, 405 (2d Cir. 1985). A finding of dangerousness must be supported by clear and convincing evidence. See, e.g., United States v. Ferran

ngs in this case or protect the safety of the community, and that any application for bail should be denied. Very truly yours, GEOF REY S. BERMAN United tates Attorney By: Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York Tel: (212) 637-2415 / 2225 / 2324 Cc: Martin Weinberg, Esq., and Re