United States v. Escobar and Gutierrez
Case Details
- Case No.: 2:25-cr-00656
- Case Filed: August 08, 2025
- Jurisdiction: C.D. Cal.
- Charges: 18 U.S.C. 111
- Case Outcome: Dismissal with Prejudice
Judge: Birotte, Andre, Jr.- US Attorney: Essayli, Bilal A., Masson, Lloyd
- Defense Attorney: Carlos, Iriarte N. (for Gutierrez) and Cross, Samuel Owen (for Escobar)
Key Topics in the Case
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Case Files
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ECF: 1 - 07/18/25 - Government - Complaint
Complaint -
ECF: 28 - 08/08/25 - Government - Indictment
Indictment Document #1 -
ECF: 45 - 03/11/26 - Government - Motions
Motion in Limine to Preclude Self Defense Argument -
ECF: 50 - 03/17/26 - Defense - Motions to Exclude/Include Evidence
Defense Opposition to MIL to Preclude Self-Defense Arguments -
ECF: 51 - 03/19/26 - Government - Motions to Exclude/Include Evidence
Government Opposition to MIL to Exclude Other Act Evidence -
ECF: 56 - 03/24/26 - Defense - Miscellaneous
Defendant's Proposed Joint Statement of the Case -
ECF: 58 - 03/24/26 - Defense - Jury Instructions
Defendant Escobar's Proposed Jury Instructions -
ECF: 59 - 03/24/26 - Government - Miscellaneous
Government Trial Memorandum -
ECF: 62 - 03/24/26 - Government - Jury Instructions
Government Proposed Jury Instructions -
ECF: 69 - 03/25/26 - Government - Jury Instructions
Government Objections to Defense Proposed Jury Instructions -
ECF: 72 - 03/27/26 - Defense - Motions for/against Discovery
Defense Notice of Brady Violation and for Order Compelling Discovery -
ECF: 75 - 03/29/26 - Defense - Motions for/against Discovery
Defendant Escobar Joinder in Motion for Discovery of Brady Material -
ECF: 86 - 04/01/26 - Government - Motion to Dismiss
Government Opposition to Defense Motion to Dismiss for Brady Violation -
ECF: 92 - 04/02/26 - Court - Court Orders
Minute Order Dismissing Case with Prejudice as to both Defendants -
ECF: 105 - 04/30/26 - Government - Other
Notice of Appeal by Plaintiff USA as to Escobar and Guiterrez
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