US EditionJudge grants Justice Department’s request to drop criminal case against alleged top MS-13 leader
- A federal judge granted the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the criminal case against Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, an alleged MS-13 gang leader, as they seek to deport him.
- Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick stated that only prosecutors can decide to pursue a case, adding that he cannot undermine their decisions and that deportation relief shouldn't be sought in criminal court.
- Defense attorney Muhammad Elsayed expressed concerns that Villatoro Santos might be deported without a chance to contest it, fearing imprisonment in El Salvador's CECOT prison.
- President Donald Trump previously called Villatoro Santos a 'major leader' in a social media post following his arrest.
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A civil judge was finally dispensed justice 21 years after his retirement when the Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered relevant authorities to issue his retirement notification and release his retirement benefits. A three-member division bench of the LHC, headed by Justice Muhammad Sajid Mehmood Sethi, observed that Dr Syed Ali Sana Bokhari (appellant) had served the judiciary for about 23 years. Therefore, in all fairness, once the pending discipli…
Trump Admin Wins Double-Edged Victory Against Man Once Accused of MS-13 ‘Association’
The Trump administration has moved to dismiss criminal charges against Henrry Villatoro Santos, a 24-year-old man accused of being a high-ranking member of the MS-13 gang. The case, however, is not closing quietly. Although a federal judge approved the dismissal, he issued a temporary stay until Friday morning to prevent Santos from being immediately handed over to immigration authorities, giving his legal team time to respond. Villatoro Santos …
Judge Grants DOJ Request to Dismiss Gun Charge Against Alleged MS-13 Leader, Paving Way for Quick Deportation
A federal judge in Virginia has granted the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) request to dismiss a gun charge against a Salvadoran national whom Trump administration officials have called a senior leader of the notorious MS-13 transnational gang—clearing the way for his possible swift deportation. In a minute order issued on April 15, U.S. Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick approved the DOJ’s motion to dismiss the criminal complaint against 24-y…
DOJ drops case against MS-13 leader as officials want to send him to El Salvador without trial: ‘Clearly political’
A federal judge on Tuesday granted the Justice Department's request to dismiss the criminal case against the alleged MS-13 gang East Coast leader.
Judge Approves DOJ Request to Drop Gun Charges Against El Salvador MS-13 Leader
A federal judge has approved the DOJ’s request to drop gun charges against alleged MS-13 leader Henrry Villatoro Santos, likely clearing the way for deportation. The move reflects a shift toward quicker, cost-effective enforcement over lengthy trials. Key Facts: DOJ Drops Charges Against MS-13 Leader Judge William E. Fitzpatrick approved the DOJ’s motion to drop gun charges against Henrry Villatoro Santos on April 15, 2025. Villatoro Santos, ar…
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