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Unlike the biting words Barnes had for NBC12's cameras when he was brought to Virginia, in federal court Wednesday, Barnes, 37, only said “court to appoint counsel,” when asked if he would hire an attorney or wanted one appointed.
Judge Hart said because of the amount of money Barnes makes a month and his outstanding debts, he is eligible for that federal defender.
Defense attorney Nina Spizer was only told of the case ten minutes before she was appointed. Reporters asked if the intense media attention was a concern for Barnes.
“I have no comment on that yet,” Spizer said. “Let's see how fair it is.”
On the other side, the assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case did not stop to talk to the media after the hearing.
"I'm just not going to comment at this time,” Jeanine Linehan said as she walked past the crowd. “This is an ongoing investigation.”
The family of the victim in this case was not at the hearing Wednesday.
Barnes is next expected in court on Friday, when a judge will hear arguments if he should remain in custody throughout his trial.
http://www.nbc12.com/story/27366741/delvin-barnes-appears-in-philadelphia-court
Judge Hart said because of the amount of money Barnes makes a month and his outstanding debts, he is eligible for that federal defender.
Defense attorney Nina Spizer was only told of the case ten minutes before she was appointed. Reporters asked if the intense media attention was a concern for Barnes.
“I have no comment on that yet,” Spizer said. “Let's see how fair it is.”
On the other side, the assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case did not stop to talk to the media after the hearing.
"I'm just not going to comment at this time,” Jeanine Linehan said as she walked past the crowd. “This is an ongoing investigation.”
The family of the victim in this case was not at the hearing Wednesday.
Barnes is next expected in court on Friday, when a judge will hear arguments if he should remain in custody throughout his trial.
http://www.nbc12.com/story/27366741/delvin-barnes-appears-in-philadelphia-court