September 21, 2009

ZAZI INITIAL APPEARANCE HEARING TIME TO BE 1:30 pm (Mountain Time)

Najibullah Zazi and Mohammed Zazi will both appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer today, Monday, September 21, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., for an initial appearance.  At that hearing the defendants will be advised of the charges pending against them.  The hearing will take place at the Arraj United States Courthouse, at 901 19th Street.  Magistrate Judge Shaffer’s courtroom is on the 4th floor of the Arraj building, Room A402.

It is my understanding that courtroom seating will be limited to first come first serve.  Also, cameras, recording devices, or cell phones with cameras, are not permitted.  A photo identification is required by the court for entrance into the courthouse.  Media waiting outside the courthouse should please stand behind the barricades placed there by the court.

For process questions only please call 303-454-0243.

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