United States v. Herrera-Velutini

After 2022 indictment in a bribery case, defendant pled guilty to a misdemeanor for illegal campaign contribution in 2025. Defendant was pardoned by the President in January 2026. It was later revealed that one of the President's personal attorneys, Alina Habba, was hired to serve as general counsel to a company that Defendant's daughter had formed in October 2025, with guaranteed compensation of $50 million over four years.

United States v. Herrera-Velutini

Case Details
  • Case No.: 3:25-cr-00297
  • Case Filed: June 30, 2025
  • Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico
  • Charges: 52 U.S.C. 30121
  • Judge: Carreno-Coll, Silvia
  • Defendant(s): Herrera Velutini, Julia
  • Defense Attorney: Spiro, Alex; Kise, Christopher

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