In a world of bad options, they played by the rules,” wrote U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb of immigrants with parole status.

A probation search on a Grand Forks apartment led to the arrest of a mother after the unsanitary conditions her children were living in were uncovered.

They opposed Combs’ request this week to be released on $50 million bail while he awaits an Oct. 3 sentencing.