United States v. Judd

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

No. 99-50280 Summary Calendar

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff-Appellee,

versus

KEITH RUSSELL JUDD,

Defendant-Appellant.

- - - - - - - - - - Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. MO-98-CR-93-1 - - - - - - - - - -

May 12, 1999

Before DAVIS, DUHÉ and PARKER, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:1

Keith Russell Judd appeals from the district court’s order

denying release pending his trial on a two-count indictment

charging him with mailing threatening communications in an attempt

to extort money, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 876.

The district court’s decision, which effectively adopted the

reasoning of the magistrate judge who conducted the detention

hearing, is supported by evidence that indicates that no condition

or combination of conditions could be fashioned to safeguard the

1 Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4. community and prevent the obstruction of justice. See 18 U.S.C.

§ 3142; United States v. Rueben, 974 F.2d 580, 586 (5th Cir. 1992).

Accordingly, the district court’s detention order is AFFIRMED. All

outstanding motions filed by Judd are DENIED.

AFFIRMED; MOTIONS DENIED.