Overview
- Federal Judge Frederic Block heard the defense request to modify Rafael Caro Quintero’s incarceration at the Brooklyn MCC, citing extremely restrictive conditions.
- Prosecutors said they are continuing to produce voluminous evidence, including recordings tied to Enrique “Kiki” Camarena’s interrogation and torture.
- The Eastern District of New York confirmed the case will proceed without capital punishment after Attorney General Pam Bondi excluded the death penalty.
- The next procedural hearing was set for October 16, with a further status date marked for March 19, 2026.
- Caro Quintero remains housed in the Brooklyn detention center as both sides prepare for a potential trial, with the Bureau of Prisons consulted on meeting accommodations for the defense.