Case 1:18-cr-00100-RDB Document 25 Filed 08/31/18 Page 1 of 2

MICHAEL D. MONTEMARANO, P.A.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
3826 PAUL MILL ROAD
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ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND 21042
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email: montemarano67@gmail.com

August 31, 2018
VIA CM/ECF
The Honorable A. David Copperthite
United States Magistrate Judge
United States Courthouse
101 West Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
RE:

United States v. Kenneth Fischer
No. RDB-18-100
Request for detention hearing and for medical treatment

Dear Judge Copperthite:
Please accept this as the defense request for a detention hearing in this matter at
the Court’s earliest convenience, per Mr. Fischer’s prior waiver. ECF 9. While I address this to
Your Honor’s attention as next week’s duty magistrate, and advise the Court that the defense
intends to have witnesses at the hearing, I also note that Mr. Fischer currently is held subject to
an order entered by Judge Coulson. ECF 6.
I also submit that certain matters brought to the attention of the Court on July 5
have not been addressed in the intervening eight weeks. Issues relative to Mr. Fischer’s medical
care have been bewilderingly delayed or overlooked, his property remains MIA, and Mr. Fischer
now has acquired an infection in his surgical site. By contrast, if released on conditions Mr.
Fischer can be treated through his own health care insurance. In addition, he is in the midst of
divorce and custody/ visitation proceedings in state court, which he would be able to address if
on release.
Mr. Fischer has no prior criminal justice system involvement, and there was no
allegation of violence or weapons related in any way to the charges lodged against him.
We therefore request Mr. Fischer be permitted to reside at the home of his father,
Charles K. Fischer, 7510 Patapsco Drive, Sykesville, MD 21784. Charles Fischer is willing and
able to serve as third party custodian, and has no internet connection in the home. In light of
the offenses charged, this addresses the primary concern this Court would entertain, that of
danger to the community. It certainly would speed the course of discussions to resolve this
matter, which have been gravely impaired by Mr. Fischer’s medical issues and isolation at MTC.

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The Honorable A. David Copperthite
United States Magistrate Judge
August 31, 2018
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Thank you for your attention to this. I understand Ms. Ducao is out today, and
will contact her and chambers next week regarding scheduling.
Very truly yours,
/s/

Michael D. Montemarano
MDM/ap