by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack
SDNY COURTHOUSE, Dec 18 – The day before U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York US Attorney Damian Williams leaves the office, DOJ announced that MAXIMILIANO DAVILA-PEREZ, a/k/a “Macho,” was extradited from Bolivia and arrived in the U.S. this morning to face federal charges for conspiring to import cocaine into the U.S. and conspiring to use and possess machineguns in connection with this cocaine importation conspiracy. DAVILA-PEREZ will make his initial appearance this afternoon before the Honorable Robyn F. Tarnofsky.
Inner City Press went, and as the only media in the SDNY Mag court, live tweeted. Thread:
Davila-Perez is brought out by US Marshals. He is wearing an Adidas track suit, at least the jacket. Puts on Spanish interpretation headphones.
Same prosecutors as on all the Honduras / JOH narco cases. 3 law enforcement officers here in the courtroom, presumably DEA.
All rise! Magistrate Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky: Based on the statements in the [sealed] financial statement, I am appointing you a lawyer.... How di you plead? Not guilty.
Defense lawyer: We consent to detention without prejudice. Adjourned.
On December 18, he appeared (in Essex yellow) before District Judge Denise L. Cote, thread:
All rise! Judge: Trial is on October 14, 2025.
AUSA Robles: We have video and audio of meetings. Defense counsel: I have a trial starting Sept 23 before Judge Broderick
Judge: By February 28, write me if Mr. Davila-Perez will need a new lawyer for the October 14 trial. Defense: We need medicine for Mr. Davila's thrombosis of the leg.
Judge: Which leg? [Confers] Defense: Left. Judge: I will order it Adjourned
The case is USA v. Davila-Perez, 1:19-cr-91 (Cote)
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