AO 472 (Rev. 11/16), modified by NED (9/17) 

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

v. Case No. 8:23mj224

RIEK J. KUANY, ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL

Defendant

Part I - Eligibility for Detention

Upon the

☒ Motion of the Government attorney pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1), 

the Court held a detention hearing and found that detention is warranted. 

This order sets forth the Court’s findings of fact and conclusions of law, as required by 18 U.S.C. § 3142(i), in 

addition to any other findings made at the hearing.

Part II - Findings of Fact and Law as to Presumptions under § 3142(e)

☒ B. Rebuttable Presumption Arises Under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(e)(3) (narcotics, firearm, other offenses): There is a

rebuttable presumption that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the 

defendant as required and the safety of the community because there is probable cause to believe that the defendant 

committed one or more of the following offenses:

☒ (2) an offense under 18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c), 956(a), or 2332b;

☒ C. Conclusions Regarding Applicability of Any Presumption Established Above

☒ The defendant has not introduced sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption above, and detention is

ordered on that basis. (Part III need not be completed.)

Even if one were to find the defendant introduced sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption above, after 

considering the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(g) and the information presented at the detention hearing, the Court 

concludes that the defendant must be detained pending trial because the Government has proven:

☒ By clear and convincing evidence that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure 

the safety of any other person and the community.

☒ By a preponderance of evidence that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure the 

defendant’s appearance as required.

☒ Subject to lengthy period of incarceration if convicted

☒ Prior criminal history

☒ Participation in criminal activity while on probation, parole, or supervision

☒ History of violence or use of weapons

☒ History of alcohol or substance abuse

☒ Use of alias(es) or false documents

☒ Prior violations of probation, parole, or supervised release

☒ The nature and circumstances of the offense charged.

☒ The current offense is a crime of violence.

☒ The current offense involves a controlled substance, firearm, explosive or destructive device.

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☒ The nature and seriousness of the danger posed by the defendant’s release.

Part IV - Directions Regarding Detention

The defendant is remanded to the custody of the Attorney General or to the Attorney General’s designated representative 

for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or 

being held in custody pending appeal. The defendant must be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private consultation 

with defense counsel. On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney for the Government, the person 

in charge of the corrections facility must deliver the defendant to a United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance 

in connection with a court proceeding.

Date: 5/2/2023 s/ Susan M. Bazis

United States Magistrate Judge

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