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Posted: Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 9:06 AM HST
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Big Island minister to ask for release in pot case
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HONOLULU (AP) — The lawyer representing the founder of Hawaii Cannabis Ministry will ask a federal judge to release his client to a halfway house.
A federal magistrate judge in June ordered Roger Christie to remain behind bars without bail until his trial on marijuana charges.
Court-appointed attorney Thomas Otake says he's appealing that decision to a sitting federal judge. Otake is expected to request Christie be released on bond to a halfway house during a hearing Tuesday before Judge Leslie Kobayashi.
Federal prosecutors allege the Hilo resident led a major cannabis growing, processing and distribution ring. Authorities contend his 2010 arrest put a major dent in the Big Island's marijuana trade.
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