Judge Nicholas Garaufis denied the defendant's request for bail, deeming Chang a flight risk. the judge asked Chang's lawyer, Adam Ford. Hinting at his future defense, Chang's lawyer stated that although his client's signature is on the loan documents, it doesn't indicate he knew about the fraud. Judge Garaufis responded "I'm asking because I understand you have a master's degree from the University of London." Chang's lawyer stated that given the significance of the proceedings, it would be helpful for his client to have an interpreter.

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Persons: Manuel Chang, Chang, Judge Nicholas Garaufis, Adam Ford, Ford, Hiral Mehta, Garaufis, Chang's, Judge Garaufis Organizations: Credit Suisse, UN, Prosecutors, Three Credit Suisse, University of London Locations: Brooklyn, South Africa, Mozambique, Manhattan, United States, Portuguese