Asch is a former New York City high school librarian who lives in New Jersey.

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"Cutting of bonuses would have a more negative effect on black enlistments, " Asch said.

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Asch's attorney, Bradley Drew Simon, told CNN he did not have any comment.

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"When you targeted, say, a Hispanic recruiter to Hispanic applicants, or to youth, it was much more effective than just having any old recruiter, " Asch said.

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According to prosecutors, an undercover FBI agent met with Asch April 15 to conduct surveillance of a kidnap target, who unbeknownst to Asch was an undercover female agent.

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Michael Vanhise, Richard Meltz and Robert Christopher Asch entered not-guilty pleas to conspiracy to kidnap charges and remain in custody, according to Jerika Richardson, spokeswoman for the office of the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.

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