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Daily JOH Trial Summaries

The trial against Juan Orlando Hernández is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. It is expected to last between two and three weeks. On a daily basis, we will be posting summaries of what takes place inside the courtroom.

For the ‘Putting the U.S. and Canada on Trial’ campaign updates, go here.

Narco-trial Update #12: Guilty! Juan Orlando Hernández Is Found Guilty Of All Charges.

March 11, 2024
Read moreNarco-trial Update #12: Guilty! Juan Orlando Hernández Is Found Guilty Of All Charges.

Day Twelve: JOH Finished Testifying & Court Heard Closing Remarks. The Trial Has Ended.

March 6, 2024 (Updated: September 2, 2025)
Read moreDay Twelve: JOH Finished Testifying & Court Heard Closing Remarks. The Trial Has Ended.

Day Eleven: Two Military Generals Take Stand. Then, Juan Orlando Hernández Testifies.

March 5, 2024
Read moreDay Eleven: Two Military Generals Take Stand. Then, Juan Orlando Hernández Testifies.

Day Ten: Former police & firearms expert testify. Government rests their case. Honduran military general testifies for the defense.

March 4, 2024
Read moreDay Ten: Former police & firearms expert testify. Government rests their case. Honduran military general testifies for the defense.

Day Nine: Fabio Lobo Finished Testifying, and Police Officer Geovany Rodríguez Began on the Stand.

March 1, 2024
Read moreDay Nine: Fabio Lobo Finished Testifying, and Police Officer Geovany Rodríguez Began on the Stand.

Day Eight: The Cachiro, ‘El Porky’s’ Girlfriend, a DEA Agent Testify, and Fabio Lobo, the Son of the Former President Begins on the Stand

February 29, 2024
Read moreDay Eight: The Cachiro, ‘El Porky’s’ Girlfriend, a DEA Agent Testify, and Fabio Lobo, the Son of the Former President Begins on the Stand

Day Seven: The Cachiro, Devis Rivera Maradiaga Continued on the Stand

February 28, 2024
Read moreDay Seven: The Cachiro, Devis Rivera Maradiaga Continued on the Stand

Day Six: Former Member of the Sinaloa Cartel Finishes on the Stand & the ‘Cachiro’ Begins to Testify

February 27, 2024
Read moreDay Six: Former Member of the Sinaloa Cartel Finishes on the Stand & the ‘Cachiro’ Begins to Testify

Day Five: Detective Finishes On Stand & Three More Witnesses Testify Including a Former Member of the Sinaloa Cartel.

February 26, 2024
Read moreDay Five: Detective Finishes On Stand & Three More Witnesses Testify Including a Former Member of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Day Four: Former Mayor Ardon Finishes on Stand. Honduran Detective Testifies.

February 23, 2024
Read moreDay Four: Former Mayor Ardon Finishes on Stand. Honduran Detective Testifies.

Day Three: Confessed Drug Trafficker, Ex-mayor, Alexander Ardon Continues On the Stand.

February 22, 2024
Read moreDay Three: Confessed Drug Trafficker, Ex-mayor, Alexander Ardon Continues On the Stand.

Day Two: Opening Remarks & Two Witnesses.

February 21, 2024
Read moreDay Two: Opening Remarks & Two Witnesses.
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