Case: United States v. Enriquez, Jr.

3:25-cr-00026 | U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada

Filed Date: Aug. 28, 2025

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Case Summary

The events leading up to this case are thoroughly summarized in United States v. Salazar Del Real, one of the four criminal cases where a defendant moved to disqualify Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nevada, Sigal Chattah. Jorge Enriquez, Jr., the defendant in this case, filed a motion to dismiss that raised arguments that substantially overlapped with Salazar Del Real's motion. The four motions were decided together. To read the summary for United States v. Salazar Del Real, click here.

Summary Authors

Claire Pollard (10/2/2025)

Related Cases

United States v. Salazar Del Real, District of Nevada (2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Du, Miranda Mai (Nevada)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Clair, Randolph J (Nevada)

Cushman, Susan (Nevada)

Flake, Adam M (Nevada)

Attorney for Defendant

Baron, Jeremy Charles (Nevada)

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71220577/united-states-v-enriquez-jr/

Last updated Oct. 28, 2025, 9:44 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
3

MOTION to Seal by USA as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (GA) Modified on 8/5/2025 sealed entry (WJ). [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

PACER
4

SEALED ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin on 8/4/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

RECAP

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. (HL) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB]

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

10

ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 8/14/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/15/2025)

Aug. 14, 2025

Aug. 14, 2025

PACER
5

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Initial Appearance as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. held on 8/14/2025 before Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney. Crtrm Administrator: AB; AUSA: Penelope Brady; Def Counsel: Allie Wilson; PTS: Misty Sanchez; Court Reporter/Recorder: Liberty Court Recorder; Time of Hearing: 3:01:49 p.m. - 3:23:42 p.m.; Courtroom: 2. Defendant Enriquez Jr. is present and in custody. Upon inquiry of the Court, Ms. Brady moves for the case to be unsealed, but requests that the complaint remain sealed until redactions can be completed. The motion to unseal is granted but the complaint will remain under seal. The government has 48 hours to file the redacted complaint. Financial Affidavit filed. The Federal Public Defender's Office is appointed as defense counsel. Attorney Allie Wilson for Jorge Enriquez Jr. is added. Defendant Enriquez Jr. submits for filing the following: 1) Assertion of Fifth and Sixth Amendment Rights, and 2) Assertion of Right to be Present in Court Unshackled and Preservation of Appellate Rights. The Court issues an oral order to the parties confirming the United States' Brady obligations. Detention Hearing held. Counsel present arguments. Defendant Enriquez Jr. is ORDERED detained and is remanded to custody pending further court proceedings. The Preliminary Examination is set for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Reno Courtroom 2 before Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AB) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/14/2025)

Aug. 14, 2025

Aug. 14, 2025

7

ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. FPD appointed as counsel for Defendant. Subpoenas issued upon request, with exception to out-of-state subpoenas which will require court approval. Appearance by: Allie Wilson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 8/14/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/15/2025)

Aug. 14, 2025

Aug. 14, 2025

PACER
8

NOTICE of Assertion of Right to Counsel, the Right to Remain Silent, and Request to Have Counsel Present During Questioning as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (DRM) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/15/2025)

Aug. 14, 2025

Aug. 14, 2025

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9

NOTICE of Assertion of Right to be Present in Court Unshackled and Preservation of Appellate Rights as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (DRM) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/15/2025)

Aug. 14, 2025

Aug. 14, 2025

PACER
11

REDACTED COMPLAINT as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (DBN) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/15/2025)

Aug. 15, 2025

Aug. 15, 2025

PACER
12

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Sean A McClelland appearing for Jorge Enriquez, Jr. and Substitution of Counsel (McClelland, Sean) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/15/2025)

Aug. 15, 2025

Aug. 15, 2025

PACER
13

STIPULATION TO CONTINUE (First Request) Preliminary Hearing re 5 Initial Appearance,,,,,,, Case Unsealed,,,,,, by Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. (McClelland, Sean) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/19/2025)

Aug. 19, 2025

Aug. 19, 2025

PACER
14

ORDER approving ECF No. 13 Stipulation as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (1). The Preliminary Examination set for 8/20/2025 at 3:00 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney is vacated and continued to 8/28/2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Reno Courtroom 1 before Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 8/19/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AB) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/19/2025)

Aug. 19, 2025

Aug. 19, 2025

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15

MOTION for District Judge Review of Magistrate Judge's Release (or Detention) Order re 10 Detention Order by Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. Responses due by 9/8/2025. (McClelland, Sean) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

PACER
16

CLERK's NOTICE as to ECF 15 MOTION for District Judge Review of Magistrate Judge's Release (or Detention) as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. Please take notice that an appeal of a magistrate judge case was filed in 3:25-MJ-00121-CLB. Case number 3:25-CV-00451-MMD-CLB was opened and U.S. District Judge Miranda Du was randomly assigned. Please ensure all documents pertaining to the appeal are filed in 3:25-CV-00451-MMD-CLB. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DBN) [3:25-mj-00121-CLB] (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

17

INDICTMENT as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (1) count(s) 1. (Attachments: # 1 AO-257) (DRM) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

PACER
18

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Grand Jury Return as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. held on 8/28/2025 before Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. Crtrm Administrator: Matthew Brown; AUSA: Randolph St. Clair; Court Reporter/Recorder: Susan Belingheri, Bonanza Reporting;. A roll call of the Grand Jury is taken with 20 members present, which constitutes a quorum. The foreperson of the Grand Jury presents its partial report and indictments. On the motion of the United States Attorney, IT IS ORDERED that the indictment be filed and Preliminary Examination is converted to Arraignment and Plea is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

PACER
19

MOTION to Dismiss or Disqualify U.S. Attorney's Office, by Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(DLS) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

1 Exhibit

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Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

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20

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Arraignment/Plea as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. held on 8/28/2025 before Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. Crtrm Administrator: M. Brown; AUSA: Randolph St. Clair; Def Counsel: Sean McClelland; Court Reporter/Recorder: Liberty; Recording start and end times: 2:59 PM - 3:03 PM; Courtroom: 1. Defendant is present with no restraints during court proceeding. Defendant is arraigned on Indictment. Defendant pleads NOT GUILTY to count(s) Count 1 of the Indictment. Order regarding Pretrial Procedure is entered and will be served on counsel via CMECF. The Court issues an oral order to the parties confirming the United States' Brady obligations. The U.S. Probation Office is directed to prepare a report detailing the defendant's criminal history, if any. Defendant is remanded to custody. Calendar Call set for 9/29/2025 at 09:00 AM in Reno Courtroom 5 before Judge Miranda M. Du. Jury Trial set for 10/21/2025 at 09:00 AM in Reno Courtroom 5 before Judge Miranda M. Du.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MB) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

21

ORDER REGARDING PRETRIAL PROCEDURE as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. Responses to motions to be filed and served within 14 calendar days from the date of service of the motion, and reply brief to be served within 7 calendar days from the date of service of the response. Motions due by 9/27/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin on 8/28/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

PACER

Assign Judges in Criminal Case

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

Case randomly assigned to Judge Miranda M. Du. (MB)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. (MB)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

Arraignment/Plea

Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

22

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Adam M Flake appearing for USA. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (Flake, Adam) (Entered: 09/02/2025)

Sept. 2, 2025

Sept. 2, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Susan Cushman appearing for USA. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (Cushman, Susan) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

Sept. 4, 2025

Sept. 4, 2025

PACER
24

ORDER (28 U.S.C. § 292(b)) for the general designation of a District Judge for service in another District within the Ninth Circuit. The Honorable David G. Campbell, United States Senior District Judge for the District of Arizona, is designated to temporarily perform the duties of United States District Judge on an as-needed basis for the District of Nevada. Signed by Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia on 9/2/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AF) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

Sept. 5, 2025

Sept. 5, 2025

PACER
25

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du, as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. on 9/5/2025.In accordance with the Ninth Circuit order 24 dated September 2, 2025, this case is transferred to the Honorable David G. Campbell, United States Senior District Judge for the District of Arizona, to temporarily perform the duties of a United States District Judge for the District of Nevada. All future filings should reflect the case number 3:25-cr-00026-DGC-CLB until further notice. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AF) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

Sept. 5, 2025

Sept. 5, 2025

Minute Order

Sept. 5, 2025

Sept. 5, 2025

26

STIPULATION TO EXTEND BRIEFING SCHEDULE RE: MOTION FOR DISTRICT JUDGE REVIEW OF MAGISTRATE JUDGES DETENTION ORDER re 15 Motion for District Judge Review of Magistrate Judges Release (or Detention) Order LCR 12-3, by Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. (McClelland, Sean) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

Sept. 8, 2025

Sept. 8, 2025

PACER
27

ORDER granting the parties' 26 Stipulation as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (1). The government's response deadline to Defendant's 15 Motion for District Judge Review of Magistrate Judge's Detention Order is extended to September 22, 2025, and Defendant's reply is extended to September 29, 2025. Ordered by Senior District Judge David G. Campbell on 9/8/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CB) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

Sept. 8, 2025

Sept. 8, 2025

Order on Stipulation

Sept. 8, 2025

Sept. 8, 2025

28

RESPONSE to 19 Motion to Disqualify Counsel by USA as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. Replies due by 9/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Flake, Adam) (Entered: 09/10/2025)

Sept. 10, 2025

Sept. 10, 2025

PACER
29

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Senior District Judge David G. Campbell, as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. on 9/11/2025. Oral argument re: 19 Motion to Disqualify Counsel is set for 9/24/2025 at 02:00 PM in LV Courtroom 6B before Senior District Judge David G. Campbell. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CB) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

Minute Order Setting Hearing on Motion

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

30

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Daniel Schiess appearing for USA. (Schiess, Daniel) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

Sept. 12, 2025

Sept. 12, 2025

PACER
31

JOINT DISCOVERY AGREEMENT by USA as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. . (St Clair, Randolph) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

PACER
32

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Heidi A Ojeda appearing for Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (Ojeda, Heidi) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

Sept. 17, 2025

Sept. 17, 2025

PACER
33

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jeremy Charles Baron appearing for Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (Baron, Jeremy) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

Sept. 17, 2025

Sept. 17, 2025

PACER
34

REPLY to Response to 19 Motion to Disqualify Counsel by Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. (Baron, Jeremy) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

Sept. 17, 2025

Sept. 17, 2025

PACER
35

RESPONSE to 15 Motion for District Judge Review of Magistrate Judges Release (or Detention) Order LCR 12-3, by USA as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. Replies due by 9/29/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - FBI 302; Interview Robert Houston; USAO 003 - 004, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Body Worn Camera; PLTPD Ranger Marco McEntire; USAO 441, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Body Worn Camera; PLTPD Ranger Marco McEntire; USAO 442, # 4 Exhibit 4 - FBI 302; Interview C.S. at Renown Medical Center; USAO 008 - 009, # 5 Exhibit 5 - FBI 302; Interview Trey Harry; USAO 255 - 256, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Video; Dashboard TFO Jakobs Patrol Car; USAO 492, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Transcript of Video from TFO Jakobs Patrol Car; USAO 224 - 232, # 8 Exhibit 8 - PLPD Reports; Det. Melissa Reed; USAO 364 - 368)(St Clair, Randolph) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Manual Filing by USA as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. re 35 Response to Motion,,,. Exhibits 2, 3 and 6 Exhibits to ECF 35 Response to Motion for District Judge Review of MJ's Release Order manually filed with the Clerk's Office. (St Clair, Randolph) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

PACER
37

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. held on 9/24/2025 before Senior District Judge David G. Campbell. Crtrm Administrator: C. Torres; AUSA: Daniel Schiess, Susan Cashman; Def Counsel: Jeremy Baron, AFPD, Sean McClelland, AFPD and Heidi Ojeda, AFPD; Court Reporter/Recorder: Samantha McNett; Time of Hearing: 2:05 P.M. - 3:59 P.M.; Courtroom: 6B.Matter heard simultaneously with 2:25-cr-00230-DGC-BNW, 2:25-cr-00240-DGC-BNW and 2:25-cr-00227-DGC-BNW. Defendant's appearance is waived. Defendant Devonte Devon Jackson is present in the courtroom in custody. The Court heard arguments by counsel regarding the merits of the Motion to Dismiss Indictment or Disqualify U.S. Attorneys Office ECF No. 19 .This matter is taken under advisement. The court will issue a written order.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CT) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion to Disqualify Counsel

Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

38

First STIPULATION TO CONTINUE (First Request) to Continue Trial Dates by USA as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. (St Clair, Randolph) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

PACER
39

First STIPULATION to Continue Reply Deadline re 35 Response to Motion,,, by Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. (McClelland, Sean) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re 39 Stipulation by Jorge Enriquez, Jr.. (Service of corrected image is attached). (McClelland, Sean) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

PACER
41

ORDER granting 38 Stipulation as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (1). The calendar call currently scheduled for September 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., be vacated and continued to December 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., and the trial scheduled for October 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., be vacated and continued to January 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Signed by Senior District Judge David G. Campbell on 9/26/25. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CB) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

PACER
42

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 19 Motion to Dismiss as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (1). Defendants' motions are granted to the extent they seek disqualification of Ms. Chattah from supervising their criminal prosecutions. Ms. Chattah is disqualified from supervising these cases or any attorneys in the handling of these cases. The government attorneys handling these cases shall, within 7 days of this order, file statements in the docket that they are not being supervised by Ms. Chattah in their prosecution of these cases. They shall amend the filing if that changes at any time during the life of these cases. Defendants' motions are denied to the extent they seek dismissal of their indictments. These cases shall be reassigned to the District Judges in Nevada to whom they were originally assigned. The undersigned judge will remain available to handle similar motions filed in other Nevada cases, if warranted. Signed by Senior District Judge David G. Campbell on 9/30/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CB) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is reassigned to District Judge Miranda M. Du in accordance with Order 42 . All further documents must bear the correct case number 3:25-cr-00026-MMD-CLB. (no image attached) (AF) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

44

Order AND Order on Stipulation AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

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Minute Order Setting Hearing on Motion

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

46

Notice of Appeal

Oct. 2, 2025

Oct. 2, 2025

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47

Motion Miscellaneous Relief

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

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48

Appeal Case Number

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

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49

Order for Time Schedule

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

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50

Stipulation

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

PACER
51

ORDER granting 50 Stipulation to Continue Reply Deadline as to Jorge Enriquez, Jr. (1). Reply is due by 10/6/2025. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 10/6/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS)

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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52

Notice - Other

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

PACER
53

Notice - Other

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

PACER
54

Reply to Response to Motion

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

PACER
55

Notice of Manual Filing

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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56

Notice of Appeal

Oct. 10, 2025

Oct. 10, 2025

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Minute Order

Oct. 14, 2025

Oct. 14, 2025

58

Appeal Case Number

Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

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59

Response to Motion

Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

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60

Reply to Response to Motion

Oct. 20, 2025

Oct. 20, 2025

PACER
62

Bond

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

PACER

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for Review of Magistrate Judge Release or Detention Order

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

63

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Oct. 23, 2025

Oct. 23, 2025

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Nevada

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 28, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Special Case Type(s):

Criminal

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)