USA v. Flores et al
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| Case #: | 5:24-cr-01617 |
| Case Filed: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Dec 25, 2024 1:20 AM CST |
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Defendant
Carlos Damian Flores (1)
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Defendant
Maria Trinidad Lopez (2)
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Material Witness
Luis Pedro Hurtado Diaz
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Plaintiff
USA
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| Docket last updated: 12/25/2024 2:41 AM CST |
| Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | ||
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Proposed COMPLAINT as to Carlos Damian Flores (1), Maria Trinidad Lopez (2), filed (Webb). Initial Appearance set for 12/4/2024 at 09:33 AM before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga (dlg5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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Statement in Support of Probable Cause by USA as to Carlos Damian Flores, Maria Trinidad Lopez, filed. (dlg5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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Proposed Affidavit for Material Witness(es) Luis Pedro Hurtado Diaz as to Carlos Damian Flores, Maria Trinidad Lopez. Initial Appearance for Material Witness set for 12/4/2024 at 09:33 AM before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga, filed. (dlg5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE ON STATEMENT on December 3, 2024 at 11:50 AM as to Carlos Damian Flores, Maria Trinidad Lopez. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (dlg5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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| Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | ||
| Attorney update in case as to Maria Trinidad Lopez. Attorney Oscar J Pena, Jr for Maria Trinidad Lopez added. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826] | ||
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. INITIAL APPEARANCE on Complaint as to Maria Trinidad Lopez held on 12/4/2024. Defendant advised of charge(s) and rights. Defendant requests appointed counsel. Financial Affidavit executed. Order of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing. No bond set. Court issued oral order regarding prosecutorial obligations under Rule 5(f) and Rule 12.4. All parties appeared in person. Defendant sworn in. Pretrial recommended Detention. Government concurs. Court sets Detention and Preliminary Examination Hearing. Defendant provided written waivers for the Preliminary Examination hearing to the Court but desires to proceed with the upcoming scheduled Detention hearing. Appearances: Tae Chon AUSA; FPD Raul A. Martinez (on duty); USPTO: Julio Taboada; USM: Deputy Contreras. (Opened/Adjourned: 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM) (ERO: Emmanuel Garcia) (Interpreter: Janis Palma, not used) Defendant remanded to custody. Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 12/11/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826] | ||
| Attorney update in case as to Carlos Damian Flores. Attorney Adrian Chapa, III for Carlos Damian Flores added. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826] | ||
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. INITIAL APPEARANCE on Complaint as to Carlos Damian Flores held on 12/4/2024. Defendant advised of charge(s) and rights. Defendant requests appointed counsel. Financial Affidavit executed. Order of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing. Bond set at $75 000.00 c/s. Court issued oral order regarding prosecutorial obligations under Rule 5(f) and Rule 12.4. All parties appeared in person. Defendant sworn in. Pretrial recommended $75,000.00 bond. Government concurs. Court set bond of $75,000.00 and set Preliminary Examination Hearing. Defendant provided written waiver for the Preliminary Examination Hearing. Termination of hearing to follow Appearances: Tae Chon, AUSA; FPD Raul A. Martinez (on duty); USPTO: Julio Taboada; USM: Deputy Contreras. (Opened/Adjourned: 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM) (ERO: Emmanuel Garcia) (Interpreter: Janis Palma, not used) Defendant remanded to custody. Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 12/11/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826] | ||
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga: INITIAL APPEARANCE OF MATERIAL WITNESS Luis Pedro Hurtado Diaz as to Carlos Damian Flores (Material Witness(es) informed of rights) held on 12/4/2024. Financial Affidavit executed. Material Witness requests appointed counsel. Private Attorney appointed. Next on list: Fernando Sanchez. Order of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing. Material Witness requested a letter to be sent to consulate of Mexico. All parties appeared in person. Material witness sworn in. Court set Detention hearing. Material Witness provided written waiver of Detention hearing to the Court. Appearances: Steven Chamberlin, AUSA; Fernando Sanchez f/Material Witness. (Tape #10:13 AM - 10:16 AM) (ERO: Emmanuel Garcia) (DUSM: Deputy Reyes) (Interpreter: Janis Palma/used) (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826] | ||
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COMPLAINT accepted by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga as to Carlos Damian Flores, Maria Trinidad Lopez, filed. Agent: Adrian Davila (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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ORDER on Material Witness Affidavit. The material witness(es) are committed to the custody of the U.S. Marshal's Service pending a detention hearing. Agent: Adrian Davila (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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ORDER on Material Witness Affidavit. The material witness(es) are committed to the custody of the U.S. Marshal's Service pending a detention hearing. Agent: Adrian Davila (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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Sealed Financial Affidavit CJA 23 by Carlos Damian Flores, filed. (mtl5). [5:24-mj-01826]
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ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL for Defendant Carlos Damian Flores. Adrian Chapa appointed. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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BRADY AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE ORDER on Rule 5(f) and Rule 12.4 as to Carlos Damian Flores. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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NOTICE OF SETTING as to Carlos Damian Flores. Preliminary Examination Hearing set for 12/11/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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Sealed Financial Affidavit CJA 23 by Maria Trinidad Lopez, filed. (mtl5). [5:24-mj-01826]
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ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL for Defendant Maria Trinidad Lopez. Oscar Pena appointed. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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BRADY AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE ORDER on Rule 5(f) and Rule 12.4 as to Maria Trinidad Lopez. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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NOTICE OF SETTING as to Maria Trinidad Lopez. Preliminary Examination Hearing set for 12/11/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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Order of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing as to Maria Trinidad Lopez. Detention Hearing set for 12/11/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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Sealed Financial Affidavit CJA 23 by Material Witness Luis Pedro Hurtado Diaz as to Carlos Damian Flores, filed. (mtl5). [5:24-mj-01826]
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ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL for Material Witness(es): Luis Pedro Hurtado Diaz. Fernando Sanchez appointed. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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Letter sent to Consulate General of Mexico re Luis Pedro Hurtado Diaz, Material Witness in case as to Carlos Damian Flores, filed. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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ORDER COMMITTING MATERIAL WITNESS Luis Pedro Hurtado Diaz to the custody of the United States Marshal. Detention Hearing set for 12/11/2024 at 10:01 AM before Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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WAIVER of Preliminary Hearing by Maria Trinidad Lopez, filed. (mtl5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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WAIVER of Preliminary Hearing by Carlos Damian Flores, filed. (mtl5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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WAIVER of Detention Hearing by Material Witness Luis Pedro Hurtado Diaz, Defendants in the case of Carlos Damian Flores, Maria Trinidad Lopez, filed. (mtl5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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ORDER COMMITTING MATERIAL WITNESS(ES) Luis Pedro Hurtado Diaz to the custody of the United States Marshal. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga) Parties notified. (akp5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | ||
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos: DETENTION HEARING as to Maria Trinidad Lopez held on 12/11/2024. All parties appeared in person. Defendant sworn in. The Government sought detention, proceeding by proffer of the pretrial services report, citing the defendant's criminal history and risk of flight. Defense counsel, Oscar O. Pena, requested a reasonable bond, arguing that the defendant is willing to comply with all conditions imposed and has strong family support. The Court heard arguments from both sides, took the matter under advisement, and will issue an Order accordingly. [Time in Court: 10:03 AM - 10:12 AM] Appearances:AUSA: Tae Chon f/ Government; USPO: Priscilla Ortiz f/ Pretrial; Atty: Oscar O Pena f/ Defendant.(ERO: Emmanuel Garcia) (Interpreter: Suzanne Buckley (Not Utilized)) Deft remanded to Custody, filed. (mlr5) [5:24-mj-01826] | ||
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Pretrial Services Report (Sealed) as to Maria Trinidad Lopez. NOTICE: Document available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter CM/ECF Filer login and password first for authentication. Be sure to SAVE the document locally at the time of viewing , filed. (hac5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | ||
| US ATTORNEY'S NOTICE OF APPEARANCE. Jose Homero Ramirez appearing for USA, filed. (Ramirez, Jose) [5:24-mj-01826] | ||
| Friday, December 13, 2024 | ||
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ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL as to Maria Trinidad Lopez ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (mep5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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| Monday, December 16, 2024 | ||
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ORDER as to Carlos Damian Flores The Court, having considered the Probation Report received on December 13, 2024, is of the opinion and hereby orders that the Defendants bond be set at $75,000.00 unsecured, along with the additional bond conditions as set out by Probation Services. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (mep5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | ||
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Pretrial Services Report (Sealed) as to Carlos Damian Flores. NOTICE: Document available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter CM/ECF Filer login and password first for authentication. Be sure to SAVE the document locally at the time of viewing , filed. (am5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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Appearance Bond Entered as to Carlos Damian Flores in amount of $ 75,000.00 unsecured, filed. (mep5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Carlos Damian Flores. Carlos Damian Flores (1) 75,000. unsecured ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (mep5) [5:24-mj-01826]
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| Monday, December 23, 2024 | ||
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INDICTMENT (The original indictment with the signature of the grand jury foreperson is on file under seal with the clerk) as to Carlos Damian Flores (1) count(s) 1, 2, Maria Trinidad Lopez (2) count(s) 1, 2, filed. (tat5)
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SCHEDULING ORDER as to Carlos Damian Flores. Arraignment set for 1/2/2025 at 10:15 AM in Courtroom 2B before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. Pretrial Motion Filing due by 1/13/2025. Expedited Plea Date: 1/29/2025. Change of Plea Notification due by 1/27/2025. Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/5/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2B before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga ( Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) Modified on 12/23/2024 (tat5).
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SCHEDULING ORDER as to Maria Trinidad Lopez. Arraignment set for 1/2/2025 at 10:15 AM in Courtroom 2B before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. Pretrial Motion Filing due by 1/13/2025. Expedited Plea Date: 1/29/2025. Change of Plea Notification due by 1/27/2025. Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/5/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2B before Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga ( Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5)
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