Assistant US Attorney Josh Hafetz said that Jou in the hotel stated that he "wanted to purchase three 9mm semi-automatic pistols, namely, a Beretta M92FS, a Springfield 1911, and a Glock 19."

   EDNY Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy asked if Jou's lawyer met with him. Jou is represented by Michael Padden of the Brooklyn Federal Defenders Office, who said Yes, by audio conference - that is, over the phone.

  AUSA Hafetz said, Your Honor, we are seeking detention based on risk of flight and danger to the community. I'm happy to expand. I don't know if there is a proposal bail package.

   FD Padden said, There is.

   AUSA Hafetz continued, Jou bought a gun with no serial number --and a machine gun. Defendant wrote over an encrypted platform that he wanted to buy more guns. There's video of the purchase last night.

  Jou's lawyer says his client is 5'7'' and a very religious person. He lives above his mother (who is here as a surety). He runs a pest control business with a few employees. 

   Magistrate Judge had question for proposed suretor Ms. Jou.

   Ms. Jou said, "I am a real estate broker. I do not have much income. I spent three years taking care of my husband. He died, finally. My son on March 29 told me he was going to get a gun. He was quiet. I cook for him, he cooks for me.

"Your Honor please help me. We are very good citizens. He is not married. He is very picky. He is very neat and clean. Yesterday he cooked for me. He called my 9:50 this morning. Attorney Michael called me. I usually don't answer "no ID" calls. But I am glad I picked up this one.
"I cannot make money now. I cannot show the house. I think I should go into extermination. Please help me to clear this. If I can talk to him in person."

    Then Ms. Jou asked, Are you the judge?

   Judge Levy replied, Yes I am. I am Judge Levy.

   Ms. Jou followed up, How do you spell that?

   Judge Levy said, L-E-V-Y.

   Ms. Jou said, Blessed to speak with you. 

   Judge Levy said to the defendant, Whether you can be released on a bond, I don't know. You will need more than your mother.

  Federal Defender Padden said, I would to apply again. Friday?

   He was told, Friday is too busy. We are expecting a take-down. 

   Inner City Press ("not a participant") wonders, Why are they planning a take-down during this #COVID19 lock-down?  Inner City Press can report the plan, for EDNY virtual court: six arrests on May 14, and four on Friday.

 Inner City Press covers cases. This one is US v. Jou, 20-MJ-368 EDNY, (Levy). Watch this site.