Order denying 147 Motion for Reconsideration as to Carl Delano Torjagbo (1) — USA v. Torjagbo (Dkt. 152, N.D. Ga. No. 1:22-cr-00171)

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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia · No. 1:22-cr-00171-MLB-RDC · Doc. 152 · 2025-01-08 · Docket on CourtListener

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA 
ATLANTA DIVISION 
 
 
United States of America, 
 
v. 
 
Carl Delano Torjagbo, 
 
Defendant. 
 
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Case No. 1:22-cr-171-MLB 
 
 
 
 
 
ORDER 
 
Defendant Carl Torjagbo asks this Court to reconsider its order 
denying his appeal of the Magistrate Judge’s detention order on the 
grounds that the State Department has invalidated a passport Defendant 
previously claimed he could not locate.  (Dkt. 147.)  Defendant contends 
the “lack of a valid passport diminishes any concern the [Defendant] 
presents a flight risk.”  (Dkt. 147 at 3.)  The Court rejects Defendant’s 
contention and denies Defendant’s motion.  The Court previously 
explained that: 
no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably 
assure the appearance of Defendant at trial.  He faces 
significant charges that could result in significant jail time.  
The United States has substantial evidence of his 
involvement in the charged offenses.  Defendant has no ties 
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here and significant ties outside the United States.  He has no 
property tying him to the United States and could present no 
family or friends who might be willing to post a surety so as 
to assure his appearance.  Defendant clearly has plenty of 
motive to flee the United States (possible incarceration here 
and family and money overseas) as well as the manner and 
means of doing so (money and a passport).        
 
(Dkt. 63 at 11.)  While the invalidation of the passport might impact one 
fact the Court considered, the Court stands by its analysis of the 
remaining (uncontested) facts.   
For the reasons stated, the Court DENIES Defendant’s Motion for 
Reconsideration (Dkt. 147).  
SO ORDERED this 8th day of January, 2025. 
 
 
 
 
 
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