Kevin Castel
HondurasjudgeMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kevin Castel is a United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, known for presiding over high-profile cases, including those involving organized crime and corruption. His rulings often garner significant media attention, reflecting the complexities of the legal issues at hand. In March 2024, he sentenced former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández to 45 years in prison, highlighting his commitment to addressing corruption and drug trafficking in the judicial system.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Judge Kevin Castel applied the order from the Second Circuit and dismissed the case against Juan Orlando Hernández.
Corte anuló la condena de JOH, pero su expediente judicial sigue vigenteHonduras· 2026-07-28
Judge Kevin Castel annulled the sentence against Hernández, allowing his return to Honduras.
JOH se presentará en audiencia el próximo 3 de agosto por el caso Pandora IIHonduras· 2026-07-26
Kevin Castel is the federal judge who annulled the sentence against Juan Orlando Hernández.
¿Quiénes acompañan a JOH en su vuelo de regreso a Honduras?Honduras· 2026-07-26
Federal Judge Kevin Castel ordered the U.S. Attorney's Office and the U.S. Marshals Service to present their arguments for his deportation to Guatemala.
Narcotraficante hondureño "El Rojo" queda libre en EEUUHonduras· 2025-10-31
Judge Kevin Castel is overseeing the sentencing of Víctor Hugo Díaz Morales.
“El Rojo” Díaz Morales aguarda sentencia en Estados UnidosHonduras· 2025-10-01
Judge Kevin Castel sentenced 'Tony' Hernández to life in prison.
El “infierno” de “Tony” Hernández en VictorvilleHonduras· 2025-05-11
Judge Kevin Castel's letter was referenced during the sentencing of Alexander Ardón.
"Chande" Ardón no tiene soporte financiero de L50 millones en bienes: MPHonduras· 2025-04-08
Judge Kevin Castel's letter was referenced during the sentencing of Amílcar Alexander Ardón.
Alexander Ardón sale libre tras colaborar con Fiscalía de NYHonduras· 2025-04-07
Judge Kevin Castel's letter was referenced during the sentencing of Amílcar Alexander Ardón.
Capturan a Alexander Ardón tras regresar a HondurasHonduras· 2025-04-07
Judge Kevin Castel sentenced Hernández to 45 years in prison plus five years of probation.
Juan Orlando está habilitado para votar en las elecciones primariasHonduras· 2025-03-05