by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack
SDNY Exclusive, Feb 26 – Kyle White was presented and ordered released on February 15 for running - twice - a Telegram service named "The Ho Zone."
In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Magistrates Court, Inner City Press was the only media present. Exclusive thread:
Prosecutor: The Ho Zone back up account cannot be controlled. Longyear: It's on the phone the FBI now has... This case will hinge on mitigation, expert reports on his mental health
Longyear: His parents both work at financial institutions, there might be issues with Pre-Trial Services monitoring their laptops.
AUSA: He could have someone else get him a phone. Judge: There are conditions on which I can release you - and so I will Story soon
There's more Judge: Mr Jason White must tell Pre Trial where his son goes on the Internet AUSA: He uses Telegram...OnlyFans...TikTok
Judge: No Internet browser on the TV AUSA: He can download the TikTok app onto the TV Defense: I didn't know that
Defense: When can he get out? AUSA: We ask for a stay to appeal Judge: Until noon tomorrow
And the Part 1 Judge reversed and ordered White to remain in detention. The case is still sealed, so there was no notice. But a participant informed Inner City Press of the result.
On February 26, White switched from his former SDNY prosecutor (retained) counsel to the Federal Defender.
The case is US v. White, 24-mj-177 (Gorenstein)
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