USA v. Rivera, et al

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Case Number:

1:22-cr-20552

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

Melissa Damian

Firms

  1. July 28, 2023

    Bid To Freeze Assets 'Reeks Of Gamesmanship,' Judge Says

    A Florida federal judge balked at federal prosecutors' second request to freeze assets owned by former U.S. Rep. David Rivera and his co-defendant in a criminal case over their dealings with the Venezuelan government, saying Friday the move "reeks of gamesmanship" after the government lost a prior bid before a magistrate judge.

  2. July 07, 2023

    Judge Says Ex-Fla. Rep.'s Assets Improperly Frozen

    A Florida magistrate judge ruled Thursday that the government had improperly frozen the assets of former U.S. Rep. David Rivera and his co-defendant in a criminal case over their dealings with the Venezuelan government.

  3. February 21, 2023

    Fla. Ex-Rep. Says Assets To Pay Atty Improperly Frozen

    Attorneys for former U.S. Rep. David Rivera and his co-defendant in a criminal case over their dealings with the Venezuelan government told a Florida federal magistrate judge on Tuesday that the government has improperly frozen their assets, making it impossible for them to access funds to hire counsel.