Three Defendants Charged with 2019 Murder in East Harlem Now Detained in SDNY

Three Defendants  Charged with 2019 Murder in East Harlem Now Detained in SDNY by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 20 – Three defendants charged with roles in the murder in aid of racketeering of Jonathan Rodriguez seven years ago in East Harlem were presented in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Magistrates Court on October 20. Inner City Press was there, and live tweeted. From the thread: Clerk: Time of arrest? AUSA: One at 4 pm yesterday, the other two this morning at 6 am and 6: 20 am. [Did news of yesterday's arrest not reach the two arrested today? Three officers in plain clothes in back of the courtroom gallery] The second defendant is looking back at his supporters here in the gallery, shaking his head. Then indicating, I'll be OK. We're just waiting for Magistrate Judge Parker. All rise! Judge Katharine H. Parker: Please be seated. You have been indicted by a grand jury in this District. Has the government given notice to family of the victim? AUSA: No. In the past, yes. But not since the arrests. AUSA: A fourth defendant is being transported here. Judge Furman is looking at an October 28 arraignment. Judge: We are adjourned.  Third defendant: Defense: We are consenting to detention without prejudice. AUSA: We are awaiting a fourth defendant.  Judge Furman October 27 or 28  The case is USA v. Carwell, et al., 1:25-cr-399 (Furman / Parker)  *** Your support means a lot. As little as $5 a month helps keep us going and grants you access to exclusive bonus material on our Patreon page. Click here to become a patron. Feedback: Editorial [at] innercitypress.com Mail: Box 130222, Chinatown Station, NY NY 10013 Other, earlier Inner City Press are listed here, and some are available in the ProQuest service, and now on Lexis-Nexis.  Copyright 2006-2026 Inner City Press, Inc. To request reprint or other permission, e-contact Editorial [at] innercitypress.com