U.S. Department
of Justice
US v. Luis Ortega & Jeremie Sowerby
| Release Date | Case Name | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2023 | 31 | Motion to Continue Trial filed by Jeremie Sowerby (2). Status Conference set for 11/14/2023 at 08:45 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 as to Luis Ortega (1), Jeremie Sowerby (2), before Judge Susan M. Brnovich. |
| 10/16/2023 | Upon request of the parties, the detention hearing currently set for Defendant Sowerby for October 19, 2023, is reset to November 2, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Fine in courtroom 303, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Magistrate Judge Deborah M. Fine. | |
| 10/11/2023 | ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Luis Ortega. Signed by Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle on 10/11/2023. | |
| 10/11/2023 | Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to Luis Ortega held on 10/11/2023. Defendant enters plea of NOT guilty to all pending counts and a denial of the forfeiture allegations. Detention Hearing submitted. Defendant ordered to remain released on own recognizance with conditions. Jury Trial set for 12/12/2023 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M Brnovich. | |
| 09/26/23 | Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to Jeremie Sowerby held on 9/26/2023. Plea of NOT guilty entered to all pending counts and a denial of the forfeiture allegations. Pretrial Motions deadline: 21 days. Jury Trial set for 11/14/2023 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M Brnovich. FURTHER Detention Hearing set for 10/19/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 303, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine | |
| 09/19/23 | Indictment as to Luis Ortega counts 1-42, 45-55, and Jeremie Sowerby counts 43-44 |
Updated October 25, 2023