What’s Next
Following today’s arraignment, the court is expected to address detention issues and set an initial schedule for motions and discovery. Prosecutors will begin producing evidence, while defense counsel is likely to challenge jurisdiction, venue, and the scope of the charges. Additional hearings are expected in the coming weeks as the case moves from its dramatic opening into sustained federal litigation.
Sources
- Superseding Indictment, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (unsealed Saturday)
- Court spokesperson confirmation of arraignment (SDNY)
- On-the-record statements from Attorney General Pam Bondi
- Law-enforcement sources speaking toUSA Herald regarding MDC custody status
