Prosecutors: Keep Slaughterhouse Manager Jailed

Sholom M. Rubashkin in Postville, Iowa. (AP photo)

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Nov 19, 2008 at 5:20 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 19, 2008 at 5:20 PM CST

CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - Prosecutors say a former slaughterhouse manager should stay in jail because he's a flight risk.

They told a federal judge at a hearing Wednesday for Sholom Rubashkin that after he was arrested last week on bank fraud charges, agents found about $20,000 in cash and silver coins packed with passports in a travel bag in his bedroom.

Prosecutors also allege he tried to tamper with evidence when he was released from jail after earlier charges of harboring illegal immigrants and document fraud. Rubashkin, former CEO at Agriprocessors, pleaded not guilty to those charges.

The judge will rule Thursday on whether Rubashkin should remain in jail.

Lawyers say he kept the cash and documents together to protect them.

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