After hearing the arguments of the U.S. government and the defense, Munson said the court will soon issue a written order.
The U.S. government, through Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Schuler, argued against the motion to revoke bail.
The defense, represented by Pelisamen’s counsel Douglas Cushnie, said Pelisamen’s daughter is a potential third party custodian.
The court did not revoke Pelisamen’s liberty, but he was released to his daughter who was appointed by the court as a party custodian.
The court ordered Pelisamen to comply with all the court conditions previously set, including promising to appear at all proceedings and posting an unsecured bond of $25,000.
He must report to the U.S. Probation officer for pretrial supervision services, surrender his passport and not leave Saipan without written permission from the court, and refrain from possessing firearms or dangerous weapons.
He must refrain from possession of controlled substances and must participate in home confinement programs.
The court placed Pelisamen on a 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew.
He must also stay away from his brother William Kaipat’s residence, employer and employment.
Yesterday, the U.S. Probation Office filed a request to continue Pelisamen’s sentencing hearing to Nov. 4, 2009.
The U.S. Probation Office said the continuance is necessary for the probation officer to complete the defendant’s pre-sentence investigation report and to meet the schedule of the court and the parties involved,
Pelisamen was found guilty of money laundering and wire fraud after a jury trial in July.
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