AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An alleged cult leader had his second court appearance Wednesday, a week after he was arrested during an FBI raid of his lavish Columbia County mansion .

The man known as Rony Denis is accused of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and aiding and assisting in filing a false tax return.

He appeared in court last Thursday, and a judge decided to consider bond for him this week.

Wednesday’s hearing started at 1:30 p.m. and went on for hours without a decision.

Denis was feeling ill, so the judge wrapped up around 6:30 p.m. without a bond decision. It’s not clear when the hearing will resume.

Much of the discussion Wednesday focused on Denis’ stolen identity. Authorities know Rony Denis isn’t his real name.

U.S. Attorney Marg

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