A superseding indictment is a formal legal document issued by a grand jury that replaces a previous indictment in a criminal case. It updates or adds charges, changes the factual basis, or modifies the defendants listed. Here are the key points:Key Features:

1. Replacement: It replaces an earlier indictment with new or revised charges.
2. Additional Charges: It can include additional charges not present in the original indictment.
3. New Defendants: It can add new defendants or modify the charges against existing ones.
4. Updated Information: It reflects new evidence or information obtained during the ongoing investigation.

Purpose:

1. Flexibility: Allows prosecutors to adapt to new developments in the case.
2. Comprehensive Prosecution: Ensures that all relevant charges and defendants are included based on the latest available evidence.
3. Clarity: Provides a clear and updated statement of the charges against the defendants, which is important for legal proceedings and the defense's preparation.

Process:

1. Grand Jury Review: Like the original indictment, a superseding indictment must be reviewed and approved by a grand jury.
2. Filing and Notification: Once approved, it is filed with the court, and the defendants are notified of the changes.

Impact:

1. Defendant's Rights: Defendants have the right to be informed of any new charges and to respond accordingly.
2. Legal Proceedings: The case proceeds based on the superseding indictment, which may alter the strategy of both the prosecution and the defense.

Summary of Superseding Indictment No. 09 CR 383:Case Information:

• Case Number: No. 09 CR 383
• Judge: Ruben Castillo
• Type: Superseding Indictment

Violations Cited:

• Title 21, United States Code:
  • Section 841: Relates to the manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of controlled substances, or possession with intent to do so.
  • Section 846: Concerns attempts or conspiracies to commit any offense defined in this subchapter, including drug trafficking offenses.
  • Section 952(a): Prohibits the importation of controlled substances into the United States.
  • Section 960: Specifies penalties for the importation and exportation of controlled substances.
  • Section 963: Addresses conspiracies to violate any provision of this subchapter, including import and export violations.
• Title 18, United States Code:
  • Section 2: Covers the principle of aiding and abetting, meaning anyone who aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces, or procures the commission of an offense against the United States is punishable as a principal.

Key Points:

• Superseding Indictment: This document replaces a previous indictment with updated charges and information.
• Drug-Related Charges: The cited violations primarily relate to drug trafficking, manufacturing, distribution, and importation, as well as conspiracy to commit these offenses.
• Aiding and Abetting: The inclusion of Title 18, Section 2, indicates that individuals involved may have also been charged with assisting or facilitating these crimes.

The defendants:

JOAQUIN GUZMAN-LOERA, 
 a/k/a “El Chapo,” 
 a/k/a “Chapo Guzman,” 
ISMAEL ZAMBADA-GARCIA, 
 a/k/a “El Mayo,”
 a/k/a “Mayo Zambada,”
JESUS VICENTE ZAMBADA-NIEBLA,
 a/k/a “Vicente Zambada-Niebla,”
 a/k/a “Vicente Zambada,”
 a/k/a “Mayito,”
 a/k/a “30 ”
ALFREDO GUZMAN-SALAZAR, 
 a/k/a “Alfredillo,”
ALFREDO VASQUEZ-HERNANDEZ,
 a/k/a “Alfredo Compadre,”
FIRST NAME UNKNOWN, LAST NAME 
UNKNOWN, 
 a/k/a “Juancho,”
GERMAN OLIVARES,
FELIPE LAST NAME UNKNOWN,
TOMAS AREVALO-RENTERIA,
PEDRO FLORES, and 
MARGARITO FLORES

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Broadcast on:

09 Jun 2024

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