Kris Roglieri Makes Another Attempt to Be Released From Detention – Fraud Friday

November 8, 2024

Delaney Sexton
Contributing Editor

Kris Roglieri Makes Another Attempt to Be Released From Detention – Fraud Friday

The defense is “taking a third bite at the apple” to get Kris Roglieri released. The team filed a motion and submitted a risk assessment and counseling plan with the hopes that there would be another detention hearing. The doctor who did the assessment states, “Given the totality known information at this time, it is the overall opinion of this evaluator that Mr. Roglieri’s risk of violence is minimal.” His attorney goes on to say, “Put another way, it is not possible for any able-bodied man to have a lower risk of violence that Mr. Roglieri.”

They are asking for Roglieri’s release so that he can be a support to his family. The defense claims he poses minimal risk to the community and minimal flight risk. If released, he would live with his girlfriend and attend psychotherapy. Additionally, they address Roglieri’s history of owning firearms. Roglieri is apparently an “avid” hunter and sports shooter, and he inherited most of the firearms from his father.

In response, the prosecution once again argues against his release. First of all, they state that no new information has been presented. Also, the defense’s findings do not negate the “deeply disturbing” statements Roglieri made leading up to his arrest. The release plan that was presented omits key details and fails to consider how he could “defeat even the most restrictive conditions to follow through on his threats.”

We have already seen Kris Roglieri’s violent messages about the investigators prior to his arrest, but the prosecution provides more communications that paint a picture of his mental state leading up to his arrest. In messages to his ex-wife, he makes comments such as:

• “You f*** with the hand that feeds you and you’re gonna get f***ed up the a** royally”
• “Go to the chicken farm where you f***ing belong.”
• “And listen, I’ll gladly talk about this, but my fear is I’ll rip off your f***ing throat and p*ss down your f***ing neck.”

In another update, the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a civil forfeiture complaint against Roglieri with hopes of gaining control of Roglieri’s watch collection and an expensive sports car. The document describes the Ponzi scheme in which cash deposits from certain borrowers would be used to repay or fund loans to other borrowers.

Lastly, the Saratoga Automobile Museum is set to auction off more of Roglieri’s property including 22 firearms, a sword, a knife set, furniture, home fixtures, and other belongings on November 16. The auctions will be held online and require pre-registration.

Sources:
Defense Motion
Prosecution Response
Times Union Article
CBS 6 News Article