Terms of Blumberg's Probation

[brady@wsu.edu (eileen brady)]

I returned from Des Moines, Iowa late last evening after testifying at 
Stephen C. Blumberg's probation hearing. Steve Huntsberry also testified at 
the hearing to his part in identifying Mr. Blumberg, Blumberg's techniques, 
and criminal history. 

 Judge Vietor rejected most of the special restrictions requested by John 
Beamer, U.S. Attorney and Michael Elbert, U.S. Probation Officer.  In 
addition to the normal probation requirements, Judge Vietor did rule that 
Blumberg (who has never held a regular job) is required to find full time 
employment, will have a midnight to 6am curfew, to stay out of abandoned 
buildings, and is to notify his Probation Officer at least three hours 
before going to a library or bookstore.  At the library or bookstore 
Blumberg is to present a notification, which will be drafted by the 
Probation Office, that among other things identifies who he is, that he was 
convicted of stealing rare books and manuscripts, that he is on probation, 
that he may be searched upon entering and leaving, and that someone should 
remain with him while he is in the library or bookstore. 
Mr. Blumberg was granted a travel permit to move to Minneapolis where he was 
to report to a U.S. Probation Officer today.  Blumberg was directed to 
receive mental health care upon release, at the time of sentencing, as Judge 
Vietor reminded him.  Dr. Blumberg, Stephen's father, testified yesterday 
that he had a doctor in Minneapolis/St. Paul who has agreed to treat Stephen. 

Mr. Beamer will be sending FOS the complete instructions as soon as the 
Judge issues them.  We will send the details at that time. 

Eileen E. Brady
Editor
Focus on Security
115 N. Grant Street
Moscow, Idaho  83843
Email   brady@wsu.edu
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