Facing new, disturbing charges, former Staten Islander once freed by Trump is sent back to prison
- Judge Matsumoto ordered Jonathan Braun, a convicted drug dealer, jailed on Friday in New York.
- Braun's jailing followed multiple arrests and seven alleged violations of his supervised release.
- Braun faced charges including assault and a positive drug test for amphetamine, violating his release terms.
- Prosecutors cited Braun's violent history, and Matsumoto quoted, "Braun has not satisfied his burden that there's no risk of further danger."
- Matsumoto scheduled an April 10 hearing to reconsider detention, noting Braun's flight risk and community danger.
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