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Under the subsequent indictment, new counts were added including charges of "using or carrying an explosive device to commit a felony", the extradition hearing heard.

Mr Doyle was originally charged with seven offences but 24 new counts were added to the indictment at a hearing last month.

Federal prosecutors, under Pirro’s directive, sought a felony assault indictment as a dramatic gesture to show toughness.

Essayli “was not lawfully acting as the United States Attorney in any capacity” on Aug. 13, when the government obtained the indictment against Ramirez, the deputy federal public defenders wrote in their motion.

By returning an indictment, the grand jury indicated that it believed federal prosecutors had proved that there is probable cause the defendants violated federal law and that the case can proceed to trial.