Loughner Ordered Held Without Bail

Jared Loughner got his first appearance in court today, sporting what the Arizona Republic calls a shaved head, "a smirk on his lips and a red strawberry bruise." The US magistrate appointed Judy Clarke—whose clients have included Timothy McVeigh and Unabomber Ted Kaczynski—his defense attorney. Highlights from the proceedings:

• Southern Arizona's entire federal bench—all colleagues of John Roll—recused itself from the case. Clarke will file papers to exclude the entire Arizona bench, citing "great concern."

• Clarke is also seeking the recusal of the entire US Attorney's office in Phoenix.
• When the magistrate asked Loughner if he understood he could face a life sentence or a death sentence, he responded, "yes."
• Clarke waved a detention hearing and was remanded into custody without bail. His next hearing is January 24.

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