The Powell brothers and Proge were released on bond in 2012 despite a history of running from police, violating probation or committing crimes while free on bond. Federal prosecutors did not ask a judge to jail Carlos Powell, the drug kingpin, or request temporary detention.
The three men wore fezzes to court each day.
The men said they were members of the Moorish Science Temple of America. One court filing, on Moorish Science Temple of America letterhead, alleged the Powell brothers were not subject to U.S. laws and offered to pay money to settle the criminal charges. The judge dismissed the letter as frivolous.
All three should be considered armed and dangerous, prosecutors said.
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Maceroni had forgotten about McIntosh’s disappearance given the flight of her client and the Powell brothers.
“I’ve had jurors who have gotten in car accidents or violently ill or who have had family members ill and who can no longer participate,” Maceroni said.
“What was so unusual about what happened with this young man is there was just no communication.”