Judge grants Minn. robbery defendant hearing delay to observe Ramadan

A U.S. magistrate granted a robbery defendant a delay for a motion hearing so he can participate in the monthlong Muslim observance of Ramadan. Known as "The Man in Black," Mark Edward Wetsch has been charged with holding up 13 Minnesota banks between March 2011 and January 2012.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Jul 20, 2012

A U.S. magistrate granted a robbery defendant a delay for a motion hearing so he can participate in the monthlong Muslim observance of Ramadan. Known as "The Man in Black," Mark Edward Wetsch has been charged with holding up 13 Minnesota banks between March 2011 and January 2012.

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