Daniel Sikkema, who is subject to an Interpol warrant for the murder of his husband, esteemed art dealer Brent Sikkema, in Brazil, has been ordered released on a $1 million bond in a passport fraud case. The decision came despite the US Attorney's Office's request for detention due to the risk of flight, following his arrest on March 6. Sikkema's arrest on Wednesday was specifically for passport fraud, where he allegedly applied for a new passport for his son, falsely claiming the old one was lost. The case has garnered attention as Inner City Press, the only media outlet present, live-tweeted the proceedings. Questions now arise regarding a potential US Department of Justice appeal and whether Brazil will seek extradition. The judge ordered Sikkema's release with a GPS monitor to be put on.
The ex-husband of Brent Sikkema, an esteemed art dealer who was murdered in Brazil in January, was arrested in New York on Wednesday. https://t.co/9Nop2S8w2R
OK- in Bronx Valentine Avenue case, after yesterday's denial of bail that Inner City Press covered https://t.co/tWqzoO2jTF the defendant has appealed to Part I District Judge, Inner City Press still on the case, as the only media here will live tweet, thread below https://t.co/JXH653HdIF
Daniel Sikkema has been tied to his former partner’s murder, but his arrest Wednesday was for passport fraud. https://t.co/aVoct6UhiN
OK - now at Nadine Menendez "Curcio" hearing, US says her lawyers might be witness at [for now May 6] trial, Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below https://t.co/Z2gyfDDnR8
OK - now in deadly Bronx fentanyl day care case (you read that right), Gei Mendez is being arraigned on a superseding indictment, with three family members here. Inner City Press is covering it https://t.co/4VWuVQPv2Q and as only media here will live tweet, below https://t.co/eU0qw9UcjB
VLOG March 21: Trump docket, can appeal in Georgia, SPAC vote Friday (& insider trading case @sdnylive https://t.co/dOmrODG2jP Nadine Menendez Curcio hearing, Inner City Press Daniel Sikkema scoop https://t.co/vVbsmRdoAk UN impunity, UNRWA boss snubs US Congress https://t.co/8ThHcx6YlZ
Yep, today's first step in Daniel Sikkema's US courts journey was a wild one: the US Attorney's Office said they wanted him detained but the judge ordered release, albeit tomorrow when a GPS monitor can be put on. Will DOJ appeal? Will Brazil ask for extradition? https://t.co/U5PwDkODeW
Exclusive: Daniel Sikkema Is Bailed While Wanted for Murder of Noted Art Dealer Brent Sikkema - Inner City Press story: https://t.co/Pl26XaVrK9 More detail on @SubstackInc here https://t.co/vVbsmRdoAk and X for Subscribers here https://t.co/NCu9yYqSuo
VLOG: Daniel Sikkema, subject to Interpol warrant for murder of art gallery owner Brent Sikkema was just ordered free on $1 million bond in passport fraud case @SDNYLIVE Will US appeal? Inner City Press exclusively live tweeted https://t.co/cpNePPvQ4L More soon https://t.co/oKZNUzbIbh
Daniel Sikkema's journey through the courts begins as the investigation into his husband's murder continues in Brazil. https://t.co/3UYZx7V4Vt
#Breaking: Release being ordered for Daniel Sikkema, subject to an Interpol warrant in connection with a murder in Brazil of his art gallery owning spouse. US said risk of flight but he is being released - Inner City Press exclusively live tweeted it, below https://t.co/cpNePPvQ4L
OK - big case here with no notice - Daniel Sikkemi is here, suspect in killing his husband in Brazil - but charged with passport fraud. US says if he is released on bail he'll flee. Inner City Press as only media here will live tweet, thread below https://t.co/i6PkAYSAPz
OK - now defendant with retained (paid) lawyer charged with passport fraud - applied for new one for son saying old one was lost when it wasn't. Gov't seeking detention for risk of flight. Inner City Press as only media here will live tweet, threadette below https://t.co/O4BVTIXrQ4
Indirect news here @SDNYLIVE - another reporter asked Inner City Press if some arrested in Mount Vernon (suburb above The Bronx) will be presented here or in White Plains. Fast answer from those who know (thanks) - White Plains. Next up - another case here https://t.co/xABmIPRQv5
OK - now at US v husband & wife, six family members here in courtroom gallery, same lawyer representing both (on husband, he's standing in for another CJA counsel). As only media here, Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below https://t.co/Oh1iDxz8kF
OK - now at bail fight on defendant charged with shooting gun near Penn Station on Sept 11, 2023. He had been sentenced (in NY state court) on August 30, 2023, AUSA says. Inner City Press as only media here will live tweet, thread below https://t.co/q9RjW79JV0
OK - now in case of 16 Bronxites arrested on March 6, one defendant has been brought out to apply to be released on bail. Inner City Press has been covering the case https://t.co/VW8douJib6 and as only media here will live tweet, thread below https://t.co/JXH653HdIF
OK - now at guilty plea in multi-defendant narcotics case. As soon as the defendant pled, AUSA asked for remand to MDC. Defense citing US v. Chavez - but US Marshals have just come in. Inner City Press as only media here will live tweet, thread below https://t.co/ENuDSyH12P