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Criminal Docket, Criminal Indictment — Leopoldo Perrault Benitez et al. (Dkt. 2, S.D. Tex.)

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This criminal docket sheet for an indictment filed June 24, 2025 in the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division (No. 4:25-cr-00333, Judge Hanen), names four defendants: Leopoldo Perrault Benitez (counts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13), Anthony Benitez (count 13), Isaac Alberto Sierra (counts 5 and 11) and Jose Angel Muniz, Jr. (counts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14). The 14 counts charge bribery under 18 U.S.C. § 201(b)(1) (counts 1, 3, 7, 9), accepting a bribe under § 201(b)(2)(C) (counts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14) and aiding and abetting bribery under §§ 201(b)(1) and 2 (counts 5, 11, 13). The listed penalty for each count is up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 or three times the value of the thing given, up to 3 years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei and Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard D. Hanes are listed for the United States.

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HOUSTON DIVISION                                                 United States Courts                 No. 4:25-cr-00333
USAO Number: 2022R07915                                        Southern District of Texas
                                                                        FILED
Magistrate Number:                                                  June 24, 2025
CRIMINAL INDICTMENT                                  Filed Nathan Ochsner, Clerk of Court Judge:               Hanen
                                                                                      ATTORNEYS:
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
                                                                         NICHOLAS J. GANJEI, USA                     (713) 567-9000
 vs.
                                                                         RICHARD D. HANES, AUSA                      (713) 567-9000

                                                                                                                    Appt'd     Private
 LEOPOLDO PERRAULT BENITEZ, Cts.1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13

 ANTHONY BENITEZ, Ct.13

 ISAAC ALBERTO SIERRA, Cts.5, 11

 JOSE ANGEL MUNIZ, JR., Cts.2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14



              Cts. 1, 3, 7, 9: Bribery [18 USC § 201(b)(1)]

 CHARGE: Cts. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14: Accepting a Bribe [18 USC § 201(b)(2)(C)]
  (TOTAL)
(COUNTS:) Cts. 5, 11, 13: Aiding and Abetting Bribery [18 USC §§ 201(b)(1) and 2]
  ( 14 )




PENALTY: Cts.1-14: Up to 15 years incarceration, up to $250,000 or 3 times the equivalent value of the thing of value given,
                up to 3 years supervised release, $100.00 SA for each count.




       x In Jail ALL DEFENDANTS                                           NAME & ADDRESS
                                                                          of Surety:
         On Bond

         No Arrest

                                                              PROCEEDINGS:

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