On #JeffreyEpstein bail application, #SDNY Judge Berman is starting - "the government application for continued remand is hereby granted" that is, Epstein stays in jail - thread to follow, and see @SDNYLIVE and innercitypress.com/sdny10epstein1…

@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @kylegriffin1 @AdamShawNY @kristina_wong Judge Berman: I find that the government has established danger to the community by clear and convincing evidence, and risk of flight [as well.] Bail package is irretrievably inadequate - doubts any bail package overcomes danger to community

@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @kylegriffin1 @AdamShawNY @kristina_wong Judge Berman cites testimony on July 15 of victims Annie Farmer and Courtney Wild. (Inner City Press note: US Attorney just cut cooperation deal with sex trafficker with at least 5 victims: innercitypress.com/sdny10epstein1…

@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @kylegriffin1 @AdamShawNY @kristina_wong Judge Berman cites Epstein's Austrian passport which also includes #SaudiArabia as a residence. Berman says his 34 page decision available reasonably soon. Schedules conference July 31, 11 am

@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @kylegriffin1 @AdamShawNY @kristina_wong Down to the small strokes: Judge Berman asks government is wants to exclude time under the Speedy Trial Act. Yes. Berman says it's to prevent miscarriage of justice, outweighs interest of public in speedy trial. Hmm

@sdnylive @MatthewLeeICP @kylegriffin1 @AdamShawNY @kristina_wong Judge Berman clarifies that July 31 will be only a case managements and scheduling proceeding, but happy to consider more. And now by 11:41 am it's over. Judge Berman still sipping from his cup. @SDNYLIVE