PAKALOLO GURU IS DENIED BAIL

The Hawaii Cannabis Ministry's founder, who federal authorities claim
is a major marijuana distributor, was ordered yesterday to remain
behind bars while he fights the allegations.

U.S. District Judge Alan Kay agreed with prosecutors that Roger
Christie should not be released on bail or to a halfway house because
he remains a danger to the community.

With Christie sitting motionless in a white jumpsuit, Kay noted he
allegedly continued operating his marijuana ministry after federal
authorities searched his Big Island home and office in March and
confiscated cannabis.

A second search on July 8 allegedly found marijuana again at
Christie's house, Kay said.