USA v. Mendez et al
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| Case #: | 3:25-cr-04390 |
| Case Filed: | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Last checked: Saturday Nov 15, 2025 12:36 AM PST |
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Defendant
Roberto Campos Gaxiola (2)
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Defendant
Anayelli Mendez (1)
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Plaintiff
USA
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| Docket last updated: 03/02/2026 12:09 PM PST |
| Friday, October 17, 2025 | ||
| Arrest of Anayelli Mendez, Roberto Campos Gaxiola (no document attached) (dls) [3:25-mj-05656-VET] | ||
| Monday, October 20, 2025 | ||
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COMPLAINT as to Anayelli Mendez, Roberto Campos Gaxiola.(dls) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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Att: 1
Info Sheet
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| 2 | 2 Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Anayelli Mendez, Roberto Campos Gaxiola: Initial Appearance set for 10/20/2025 before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. (no document attached) (ave) [3:25-mj-05656-VET] | |
| 4 | 4 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres: Defendants present in court. Initial Appearance as to Anayelli Mendez and Roberto Campos Gaxiola held on 10/20/2025. Financial affidavits filed for both defendants. The court appoints CJA attorney Kenan Gultekin for Anayelli Mendez and Federal Defenders for Roberto Campos Gaxiola. Bond set as to Anayelli Mendez (1) $15,000 P/S secured by one financially responsible adult with a 10% cash deposit and Roberto Campos Gaxiola (2) $15,000 P/S secured by one financially responsible and related adult with a 10% cash deposit. Travel is extended to the Central District of California as to Roberto Campos Gaxiola (2). Preliminary Hearing set for 10/30/2025 at 1:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. Arraignment set for 11/13/2025 at 1:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. Rule 5 advisements provided. (Interpreter Daniel Novoa). (CD# 10/20/2025 VET 2:41-3:18). (Plaintiff Attorney Michael Wallace, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Rachel Eaton, FD). (mxl) [3:25-mj-05656-VET] | |
| 5 | 5 ***Spanish Interpreter needed as to Anayelli Mendez and Roberto Campos Gaxiola. (no document attached) (mxl) [3:25-mj-05656-VET] | |
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ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Bond set for Anayelli Mendez (1) $15,000 P/S secured by one financially responsible adult with a 10% cash deposit. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres on 10/20/2025. (aef) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Anayelli Mendez (1). (aef) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Bond set for Roberto Campos Gaxiola (2) $15,000 P/S secured by one financially responsible and related adult with a 10% cash deposit. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres on 10/20/2025. (aef) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Roberto Campos Gaxiola (2). (aef) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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| Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | ||
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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Tyler J. Bramlet appearing for USA. (Bramlet, Tyler)Attorney Tyler J. Bramlet added to party USA(pty:pla) (dde). [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | ||
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ORDER as to Anayelli Mendez: The Court orders the United States to comply with the continuing duty to disclose evidence which is favorable to the defendant as required by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny. Upon finding that the government has failed to comply with this order, the Court may, as appropriate, order the production of such information, grant a continuance, impose evidentiary sanctions, or, in extreme cases, dismiss charges.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres on 10/20/25. (ecf) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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ORDER as to Roberto Campos Gaxiola: The Court orders the United States to comply with the continuing duty to disclose evidence which is favorable to the defendant as required by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny. Upon finding that the government has failed to comply with this order, the Court may, as appropriate, order the production of such information, grant a continuance, impose evidentiary sanctions, or, in extreme cases, dismiss charges.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres on 10/20/25. (ecf) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Rachel Anne Eaton appearing for Roberto Campos Gaxiola (Eaton, Rachel)Attorney Rachel Anne Eaton added to party Roberto Campos Gaxiola(pty:dft)(mjw). [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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Notice of Assertion of Rights by Roberto Campos Gaxiola (Eaton, Rachel) (mjw). [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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| Friday, October 24, 2025 | ||
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BAIL REVIEW PACKET as to Anayelli Mendez. Report prepared by: E. Arevalo. (Document applicable to USA, Anayelli Mendez.) (Juarez, N.) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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P/S Bond Filed as to Anayelli Mendez in amount of $ 15,000 P/S secured by one financially responsible adult with a 10% cash deposit, Receipt # 164522. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. (Document applicable to USA, Anayelli Mendez.) (rxc) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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ABSTRACT OF ORDER Releasing Anayelli Mendez re16 Bond. (rxc) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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Att: 1
USM Read Receipt
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P/S Bond Filed as to Roberto Campos Gaxiola in amount of $ 15,000 P/S secured by one financially responsible and related adult with a 10% cash deposit, Receipt # 164524. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. (Document applicable to USA, Roberto Campos Gaxiola.) (rxc) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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ABSTRACT OF ORDER Releasing Roberto Campos Gaxiola re18 Bond. (rxc) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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Att: 1
USM Read Receipt
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| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | ||
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Order on Stipulated Continuance of a Preliminary Hearing as to Anayelli Mendez. Preliminary Hearing set for 11/13/2025 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres on 10/28/2025. (cxl) [3:25-mj-05656-VET]
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| Thursday, October 30, 2025 | ||
| 20 | 20 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres: Preliminary Hearing not held as to Roberto Campos Gaxiola. Defense oral motion to continue hearing granted. Preliminary Hearing continued to 11/13/2025 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. (Interpreter Matias Pizarro). (CD# 10/30/2025 VET 1:50-1:59). (Plaintiff Attorney Mary Walters). (Defendant Attorney Rachel Eaton). (cxl) [3:25-mj-05656-VET] | |
| Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | ||
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**** DOCUMENT WITHDRAWN PER ECF24 **** NOTICE of Lodgment of Information by USA (Bramlet, Tyler)[3:25-mj-05656-VET] (maq). Modified on 11/13/2025 to withdraw (maq).
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MOTION to Substitute Attorney Kenan Gultekin by Anayelli Mendez. (Sobti, Sanjay)Attorney Sanjay Sobti added to party Anayelli Mendez(pty:dft)[3:25-mj-05656-VET] (maq).
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MOTION to Substitute Attorney Rachel Eaton by Roberto Campos Gaxiola. (Sobti, Sanjay)Attorney Sanjay Sobti added to party Roberto Campos Gaxiola(pty:dft)[3:25-mj-05656-VET] (maq).
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| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | ||
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NOTICE of Withdrawal of Document21 Notice of Lodgment of Information by USA as to Anayelli Mendez, Roberto Campos Gaxiola. (Bramlet, Tyler)[3:25-mj-05656-VET] Modified on 11/13/2025 to update (maq).
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INDICTMENT as to Anayelli Mendez (1) count(s) 1, Roberto Campos Gaxiola (2) count(s) 1.(axc1)
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Att: 1
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record by Sanjay Sobti. by Anayelli Mendez. (Sobti, Sanjay) (maq).
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record by Sanjay Sobti. by Roberto Campos Gaxiola. (Sobti, Sanjay) (maq).
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| 28 | 28 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres: Arraignment on Indictment as to Anayelli Mendez (1) Count 1 and Roberto Campos Gaxiola (2) Count 1 held on 11/13/2025. Not Guilty plea entered. Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 1/5/2026 10:45 AM before Judge Anthony J. Battaglia. Motions22 and 23 are moot per26 , 27 MOTION to Withdraw. (Interpreter Ariela Edelson Torenberg). (CD# 11/13/2025 VET 4:12-4:14). (Plaintiff Attorney Hunter Norton). (Defendant Attorney Kenan Gultekin; Rachel Eaton). (no document attached) (cxl) | |