GUILTY TX - James Faith, AA tech director, fatally shot walking his dog, Dallas, 9 Oct 2020 *ARRESTS/wife*

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U.S. District Court
Northern District of Texas (Dallas)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 3:21-cr-00137-B-1

Case title: USA v. Faith
Magistrate judge case number: 3:21-mj-00167-BK

Date Filed: 03/25/2021
Assigned to: Judge Jane J. Boyle

Defendant (1)
Jennifer Lynne Faith

Pending Counts

18 U.S.C. § 1519 Obstruction of Justice - Destruction and Concealment of A Tangible Object with the Intent to Obstruct a Federal Investigation
(1)
18 U.S.C. § 1512(b)(2)(B) Obstruction of an Official Proceeding
(2)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
18 U.S.C. § 1519 Obstruction of Justice Destruction and Concealment of a Tangible Object with the Intent To Obstruct a Federal Investigation

Date Filed # Docket Text

02/22/2021
#1 SEALED COMPLAINT (Clerk note: This case includes a request for the case to remain sealed until.) as to Jennifer L. F. (1). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/22/2021)

02/24/2021
#3 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Toby L Shook appearing for Jennifer L. F. (If sealed documents that you are authorized to see were previously filed by U.S. Pretrial Services or U.S. Probation, you will require assistance to gain access to them and any related filings. Please call the clerk at 214.753.2240 during business hours to request access.) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/24/2021)

02/24/2021
#4 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Cody Lee Skipper appearing for Jennifer L. F. (If sealed documents that you are authorized to see were previously filed by U.S. Pretrial Services or U.S. Probation, you will require assistance to gain access to them and any related filings. Please call the clerk at 214.753.2240 during business hours to request access.) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/24/2021)

02/25/2021
#5 MOTION to Unseal Case filed by USA as to Jennifer L. F. (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/25/2021)

02/25/2021
#6 ORDER granting 5 Motion to Unseal Case as to Jennifer L. F. (1) (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 2/25/2021) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/25/2021)

02/26/2021
#7 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver: Initial Appearance as to Jennifer L. Faith held on 2/26/2021. Date of Arrest: 2/26/2021. Location interval set to: LC. The judge issued the oral order required by Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f)(1). Written order to follow. Attorney Appearances: AUSA - Rick Calvert; Defense - Toby Shook; Cody Skipper. (No exhibits) Time in Court - :07. (Court Reporter: Shawn McRoberts) (Interpreter NA.) (USPO Stuart Siegel.) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

02/26/2021
#8 ELECTRONIC ORDER As to Jennifer L. Faith: by this order -- issued to the prosecution and defense counsel -- the court confirms the disclosure obligation of the prosecutor under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and the possible consequences of violating such order under applicable law.

This written order is entered pursuant to Rule 5(f)(1) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and is in addition to the oral order entered by the court on the first scheduled court date when both the prosecutor and defense counsel were present. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 2/26/2021) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

02/26/2021
#9 ORDER OF DETENTION as to Jennifer L. Faith. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 2/26/2021) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

02/26/2021
#10 MOTION for Detention filed by USA as to Jennifer L. Faith. (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

02/26/2021
#11 WAIVER of Detention Hearing by Jennifer L. Faith. (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

02/26/2021
#12 WAIVER of Preliminary Hearing by Jennifer L. Faith. (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

03/03/2021
#17 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 2/24/2021 as to Jennifer Lynne Faith. (mcrd) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

03/25/2021
#13 INDICTMENT with Forfeiture Notice as to Jennifer Lynne Faith (1) count(s) 1, 2. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (jmg) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

03/26/2021
#15 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING as to Jennifer Lynne Faith: Arraignment set for 4/6/2021 at 01:30 PM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (chmb) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

03/26/2021
#16 Court Request for Recusal: The referral judge for this case has been reassigned via random assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford. U.S. Magistrate Judge David L. Horan is no longer assigned to the case. (cea) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

04/06/2021
#18 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jane J. Boyle: Arraignment as to Jennifer Lynne Faith (1) Count 1,2 held on 4/6/2021. Deft waived reading of the indictment. Plea entered by Jennifer Lynne Faith: Not Guilty on count(s) 1, 2. Deft custody continued. Attorney Appearances: AUSA - Travis Elder; Defense - Toby L Shook and Cody Lee Skipper. (No exhibits) Time in Court - 0:15. (Court Reporter: Shawnie Archuleta) (USPO N/A.) (Atty admissions - 2 N/TX; 1 S/TX; 1 W/TX) (chmb) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

04/06/2021
#19 Pretrial Order as to Jennifer Lynne Faith: Jury Trial set for 6/1/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. Motions due by 5/6/2021. Responses due by 5/13/2021. Replies due by 5/17/2021. Pretrial Materials due by 5/17/2021. Pretrial Conference set for 5/28/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 4/6/2021) (chmb) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

05/07/2021
#20 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Trial Date and Pretrial Deadlines filed by Jennifer Lynne Faith (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Skipper, Cody) (Entered: 05/07/2021)

05/18/2021
#21 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S 20 MOTION TO CONTINUE as to Jennifer Lynne Faith (1): Jury Trial set for 8/23/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. Motions due by 7/12/2021. Responses due by 7/26/2021. Pretrial Materials due by 8/9/2021. Pretrial Conference set for 8/20/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 5/18/2021) (chmb) (Entered: 05/18/2021)
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  • #302
JosieMae said:
OMG, y'all! Wasn't aware of this case until this evening when I listened to a podcast with the details. What a couple of criminal masterminds!

Got quite a chuckle when I saw that the widdah-woman referred to a WS thread as "stupid". Looking forward to seeing these 2 in court.

Will he turn on her in exchange for reduced charges?
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Based on his attorney's comments, I think turning on her is indeed a possible defense!

Tx. Wife Who Pleaded for Info About Husband's Killing Charged in Case

Feb 2021

Lopez's attorney Juan Sanchez said in an email to PEOPLE, "We are in the preliminary stages and have yet to receive the discovery evidence necessary to formulate his defense. With that said, we believe Mr. Lopez to be a good man with a military background, that may have been manipulated by Jennifer Faith and caused him to act under some belief that she was in some kind of danger. Of course, this is just a theory of the case that is fluid, and could change once we receive more information."

Jennifer's attorney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
 
  • #303
JosieMae said:
OMG, y'all! Wasn't aware of this case until this evening when I listened to a podcast with the details. What a couple of criminal masterminds!

Got quite a chuckle when I saw that the widdah-woman referred to a WS thread as "stupid". Looking forward to seeing these 2 in court.

Will he turn on her in exchange for reduced charges?
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Do you remember the name of the podcast?
 
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Feb 26, 2021

Jennifer remains in federal custody.

Her lawyer, Toby Shook, talked to WFAA on-camera after Friday’s hearing, responding to the obstruction of justice allegation.

Court documents say during the month of the murder, Jennifer and Lopez exchanged more than 14,000 calls and texts.

“There’s thousands of them. So we need to get a complete picture. Obviously, we believe we have a defense," Shook said. "This murder case that’s intertwined – that’s a 41-page affidavit, which the Dallas detectives clearly believe that my client’s involved in the planning and murder of her husband, which I don’t believe the evidence shows that."

Shook pointed to the fact that Faith cooperated with police "right away," turned over her phone, and left text messages on it saying she was in an emotional affair. A criminal complaint released this week said detectives believe Faith deleted text messages from her phone before giving it to police.

Shook also said she had told her husband about the affair and wasn't going to leave him in August -- evidence he said was backed up by text messages.

"There’s no evidence – I don’t believe that she planned or assisted Mr. Lopez in this murder at all," said Shook.

The probable cause affidavit said that in the deleted text messages, Jennifer and Lopez discussed Jamie's life insurance payout, of which she was a beneficiary.

[..]

“They mentioned that interview in the affidavit,” Shook said. “But again, her actions are not consistent with someone planning the murder. The district attorney’s office has been investigating, but they’ve chosen not to indict my client for murder. DPD has not arrested her, so I think that’s pretty telling that they’re lacking evidence of that. Right now, we’ll just deal with this federal charge. If that changes, we believe we have a good defense.”

No next court date was set in Friday's hearing.

“She’ll be in federal custody,” Shook said. “And they’ll have to go forward with indictment in the federal case. And then we will get dates set on moving towards a trial.”

Wife appears in federal court on charge related to husband's killing; attorney speaks out | fox61.com
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I'm very curious about the strategy of her defense: They waived her detention hearing which means they are content to keep her sitting in jail and also her preliminary hearing. Since the preliminary is like a mini-trial where witnesses and evidence can be introduced, I don't think the wife and her lawyer want any of this information out in the public (making it also available to the State).

Her jury trial was set for June 1 but the defense filed a motion to continue the trial which was not opposed. The new trial date is August 23, 2021.

I really hope we hear about State charges much earlier than August!
 
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Pointing out that she cooperated with police isn’t really a great help to her. What voice did she have? Go silent and ask for council to show her lack of a winning hand from the start? I think she done that thinking messages were erased.
 
  • #307
worm said:
Pointing out that she cooperated with police isn’t really a great help to her. What voice did she have? Go silent and ask for council to show her lack of a winning hand from the start? I think she done that thinking messages were erased.
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The day after she went on TV with Dallas reporter (Alex R) pleading for leads -- she texted the accused shooter that he needed to remove the "T" sticker from his truck. That was Dec 3. I don't believe that the State of Tx is finished with Ms. Faith.

So sorry for the friends and family mourning Jamie.

ETA: add link
Jennifer Faith Charged With Obstructing Investigation Into Husband’s Death
 
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https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article249543328.html

Feb 2021

The wife of a Dallas man accused of getting rid of evidence in her husband’s murder investigation was ordered on Friday to remain in federal custody.

The accused gunman in the homicide was her lover, according to federal officials and Dallas police.

Jennifer Lynne Faith, 48, waived a detention hearing Friday morning in federal court, and she was ordered to be held without bond.

[..]

If convicted, Jennifer Faith faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.

“I am pleased to see that there were no stones left unturned during the course of this investigation, and that our collaborative efforts have brought those involved to justice,” said Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia in a news release. “I am also excited to continue this partnership with the USDOJ in our ongoing determination to remove the criminal elements off the streets.”

[..]

Federal authorities said Jennifer Faith was having an affair with Lopez, who she dated in high school and college. From Sept. 30 to Oct. 30, 2020, she and Lopez exchanged 14,363 texts, according to federal court documents.

“I truly can’t be without you at this point,” Jennifer Faith texted Lopez in December.

[..]

A MetLife Insurance Co. agent contacted Dallas police in November and told them that James Faith had a life insurance policy in excess of $600,000 and that the beneficiary was Jennifer Faith.

[..]

On Jan. 10, Jennifer Faith texted Lopez to tell him that she was going to delete contents from her cell phone before meeting with investigators. Federal authorities determined she did that, but they were able to recover the deleted text messages off of Lopez’s cell phone.
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I think there's a good working relationship between feds and the state here. No doubt the state is working on a financial motive. I think DL was probably caught in his girlfriend's web of greed. She had options -- DIVORCE. No excuses.
 
  • #310
Seattle1 said:
The day after she went on TV with Dallas reporter (Alex R) pleading for leads -- she texted the accused shooter that he needed to remove the "T" sticker from his truck. That was Dec 3. I don't believe that the State of Tx is finished with Ms. Faith.

So sorry for the friends and family mourning Jamie.

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Jennifer Faith Charged With Obstructing Investigation Into Husband’s Death
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I know that lawyers have to paint as nice of a picture as possible but this sounds like a reach. As I wrote before, her mentioning the T sticker seals it for me. If she knew then that he should be laying low, she had to know why.
 
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Anyone have information or links to Faith's trial which was due to start on August 23?
 
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Seattle1 said:
U.S. District Court
Northern District of Texas (Dallas)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 3:21-cr-00137-B-1

Case title: USA v. Faith
Magistrate judge case number: 3:21-mj-00167-BK

Date Filed: 03/25/2021
Assigned to: Judge Jane J. Boyle

Defendant (1)
Jennifer Lynne Faith

Pending Counts

18 U.S.C. § 1519 Obstruction of Justice - Destruction and Concealment of A Tangible Object with the Intent to Obstruct a Federal Investigation
(1)
18 U.S.C. § 1512(b)(2)(B) Obstruction of an Official Proceeding
(2)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
18 U.S.C. § 1519 Obstruction of Justice Destruction and Concealment of a Tangible Object with the Intent To Obstruct a Federal Investigation

Date Filed # Docket Text

02/22/2021
#1 SEALED COMPLAINT (Clerk note: This case includes a request for the case to remain sealed until.) as to Jennifer L. F. (1). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/22/2021)

02/24/2021
#3 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Toby L Shook appearing for Jennifer L. F. (If sealed documents that you are authorized to see were previously filed by U.S. Pretrial Services or U.S. Probation, you will require assistance to gain access to them and any related filings. Please call the clerk at 214.753.2240 during business hours to request access.) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/24/2021)

02/24/2021
#4 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Cody Lee Skipper appearing for Jennifer L. F. (If sealed documents that you are authorized to see were previously filed by U.S. Pretrial Services or U.S. Probation, you will require assistance to gain access to them and any related filings. Please call the clerk at 214.753.2240 during business hours to request access.) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/24/2021)

02/25/2021
#5 MOTION to Unseal Case filed by USA as to Jennifer L. F. (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/25/2021)

02/25/2021
#6 ORDER granting 5 Motion to Unseal Case as to Jennifer L. F. (1) (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 2/25/2021) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/25/2021)

02/26/2021
#7 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver: Initial Appearance as to Jennifer L. Faith held on 2/26/2021. Date of Arrest: 2/26/2021. Location interval set to: LC. The judge issued the oral order required by Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f)(1). Written order to follow. Attorney Appearances: AUSA - Rick Calvert; Defense - Toby Shook; Cody Skipper. (No exhibits) Time in Court - :07. (Court Reporter: Shawn McRoberts) (Interpreter NA.) (USPO Stuart Siegel.) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

02/26/2021
#8 ELECTRONIC ORDER As to Jennifer L. Faith: by this order -- issued to the prosecution and defense counsel -- the court confirms the disclosure obligation of the prosecutor under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and the possible consequences of violating such order under applicable law.

This written order is entered pursuant to Rule 5(f)(1) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and is in addition to the oral order entered by the court on the first scheduled court date when both the prosecutor and defense counsel were present. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 2/26/2021) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

02/26/2021
#9 ORDER OF DETENTION as to Jennifer L. Faith. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 2/26/2021) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

02/26/2021
#10 MOTION for Detention filed by USA as to Jennifer L. Faith. (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

02/26/2021
#11 WAIVER of Detention Hearing by Jennifer L. Faith. (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

02/26/2021
#12 WAIVER of Preliminary Hearing by Jennifer L. Faith. (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00167-BK] (Entered: 02/26/2021)

03/03/2021
#17 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 2/24/2021 as to Jennifer Lynne Faith. (mcrd) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

03/25/2021
#13 INDICTMENT with Forfeiture Notice as to Jennifer Lynne Faith (1) count(s) 1, 2. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (jmg) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

03/26/2021
#15 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING as to Jennifer Lynne Faith: Arraignment set for 4/6/2021 at 01:30 PM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (chmb) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

03/26/2021
#16 Court Request for Recusal: The referral judge for this case has been reassigned via random assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford. U.S. Magistrate Judge David L. Horan is no longer assigned to the case. (cea) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

04/06/2021
#18 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jane J. Boyle: Arraignment as to Jennifer Lynne Faith (1) Count 1,2 held on 4/6/2021. Deft waived reading of the indictment. Plea entered by Jennifer Lynne Faith: Not Guilty on count(s) 1, 2. Deft custody continued. Attorney Appearances: AUSA - Travis Elder; Defense - Toby L Shook and Cody Lee Skipper. (No exhibits) Time in Court - 0:15. (Court Reporter: Shawnie Archuleta) (USPO N/A.) (Atty admissions - 2 N/TX; 1 S/TX; 1 W/TX) (chmb) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

04/06/2021
#19 Pretrial Order as to Jennifer Lynne Faith: Jury Trial set for 6/1/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. Motions due by 5/6/2021. Responses due by 5/13/2021. Replies due by 5/17/2021. Pretrial Materials due by 5/17/2021. Pretrial Conference set for 5/28/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 4/6/2021) (chmb) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

05/07/2021
#20 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Trial Date and Pretrial Deadlines filed by Jennifer Lynne Faith (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Skipper, Cody) (Entered: 05/07/2021)

05/18/2021
#21 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S 20 MOTION TO CONTINUE as to Jennifer Lynne Faith (1): Jury Trial set for 8/23/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. Motions due by 7/12/2021. Responses due by 7/26/2021. Pretrial Materials due by 8/9/2021. Pretrial Conference set for 8/20/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 5/18/2021) (chmb) (Entered: 05/18/2021)
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@Niner
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Updating Docket:

07/12/2021
#22 Joint MOTION to Continue Trial Date and Pretrial Deadlines filed by Jennifer Lynne Faith (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Skipper, Cody) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

07/27/2021
#23 ORDER GRANTING 22 MOTION TO CONTINUE as to Jennifer Lynne Faith (1): Defendant JENNIFER LYNNE FAITH, through counsel, has filed an Unopposed Motion to Continue Trial Date and Pretrial Deadlines. Said motion, in accordance with the findings set forth below, on this 7/27/2021, is GRANTED. Jury Trial set for 11/15/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. Motions due by 9/27/2021. Responses due by 10/12/2021. Pretrial Materials due by 11/1/2021. Pretrial Conference set for 11/12/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 7/27/2021) (chmb) (Entered: 07/27/2021)

08/26/2021
#24 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Andrew J Briggs-DOJ appearing for USA . (Clerk to set designation as: Assistant US Attorney). (If sealed documents that you are authorized to see were previously filed by U.S. Pretrial Services or U.S. Probation, you will require assistance to gain access to them and any related filings. Please call the clerk at 214.753.2240 during business hours to request access.) (Briggs-DOJ, Andrew) (Entered: 08/26/2021)
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8/29/21 End of docket, last entry #24

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  • #314
Seattle1 said:
Updating Docket:

07/12/2021
#22 Joint MOTION to Continue Trial Date and Pretrial Deadlines filed by Jennifer Lynne Faith (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Skipper, Cody) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

07/27/2021
#23 ORDER GRANTING 22 MOTION TO CONTINUE as to Jennifer Lynne Faith (1): Defendant JENNIFER LYNNE FAITH, through counsel, has filed an Unopposed Motion to Continue Trial Date and Pretrial Deadlines. Said motion, in accordance with the findings set forth below, on this 7/27/2021, is GRANTED. Jury Trial set for 11/15/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. Motions due by 9/27/2021. Responses due by 10/12/2021. Pretrial Materials due by 11/1/2021. Pretrial Conference set for 11/12/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 7/27/2021) (chmb) (Entered: 07/27/2021)

08/26/2021
#24 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Andrew J Briggs-DOJ appearing for USA . (Clerk to set designation as: Assistant US Attorney). (If sealed documents that you are authorized to see were previously filed by U.S. Pretrial Services or U.S. Probation, you will require assistance to gain access to them and any related filings. Please call the clerk at 214.753.2240 during business hours to request access.) (Briggs-DOJ, Andrew) (Entered: 08/26/2021)
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Thanks much.
 
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@Seattle1 - for some reason I am NOT getting alerts for being "tagged" for this case. I have taken notes for these cases - so will be following this one. :)

Okay - I just tried to find Darrin Ruben Lopez in the Dallas County court site - and he is not coming up... ?? Is he still in Tennessee awaiting extradition? Do I have his name correct? Do you know - anyone - when his next court date is?

Also - how old was James Faith?

TIA!
 
  • #317
Niner said:
@Seattle1 - for some reason I am NOT getting alerts for being "tagged" for this case. I have taken notes for these cases - so will be following this one. :)

Okay - I just tried to find Darrin Ruben Lopez in the Dallas County court site - and he is not coming up... ?? Is he still in Tennessee awaiting extradition? Do I have his name correct? Do you know - anyone - when his next court date is?

Also - how old was James Faith?

TIA!
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From James obit, May 11, 1971 ~ October 9, 2020 (age 49).
Life Story for James William Faith, Jr. | Hughes Family Tribute Center

Darrin Ruben Lopez name/spelling is all correct and he was extradited to Texas in January 2021. I didn't remember about his federal charges until this post. No idea of any of his court activity and I haven't seen any news about him since April. I've mostly just kept tabs on his wife's charges because I did not want her out of jail! Hoping she gets indicted in Texas too.
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A Dallas County grand jury handed down the indictment Wednesday against 48-year-old Darrin Ruben Lopez in connection with the fatal shooting of 49-year-old James “Jamie” Faith outside his home Oct. 9. Lopez was booked into the Dallas County Jail on Feb. 5 with bail set at $1 million.

Lopez also faces a federal charge of taking a firearm across state lines to commit a felony.

Man accused of driving from Tennessee to Dallas to kill ex-girlfriend’s husband indicted on murder charge
 
  • #318
Thanks for that additional info @Seattle1 ! The Dallas County court site is down for the time being - I'll look later today to see if Lopez has a court date listed.
I have hers on 11/12 for pretrial hearing & trial on 11/15/21.
 
  • #319
Seattle1 said:
Lopez also faces a federal charge of taking a firearm across state lines to commit a felony.
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^^rsbm

U.S. District Court
Northern District of Texas (Dallas)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 3:21-cr-00122-M-1

Case title: USA v. Lopez
Magistrate judge case number: 3:21-mj-00059-BT

Date Filed: 03/25/2021
Assigned to: Chief Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn

Defendant (1)
Darrin Ruben Lopez

Pending Counts
18 U.S.C. § 924(b) Transportation of a Firearm in Interstate or Foreign Commerce with Intent to Commit a Felony Offense
(1)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
18 U.S.C. § 924(b) did knowingly and intentionally transport a firearm and ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce with the intent to commit murder which is a felony offense punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(b).

Plaintiff
USA

DOCKET

Date Filed # Docket Text

01/22/2021
#3 MOTION to Unseal Case filed by USA as to Darrin R L. Attorney Rick Alan Calvert-DOJ, Jr added to party USA(pty:pla) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00059-BT] (Entered: 01/22/2021)

01/22/2021
#4 ORDER granting 3 Motion to Unseal Case as to Darrin R L. (1). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford on 1/22/2021) (mcrd) [3:21-mj-00059-BT] (Entered: 01/22/2021)

03/25/2021
#5 INDICTMENT with Forfeiture Notice as to Darrin Ruben Lopez (1) count(s) 1. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (hml) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

03/26/2021
#8 Court Request for Recusal: The referral judge for this case has been reassigned via random assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford. U.S. Magistrate Judge David L. Horan is no longer assigned to the case. (cea) (Entered: 03/26/2021)
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End of docket - last entry #8 as of 9/5/21
 
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