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US Court Sets La Luz del Mundo Trial For March 2027

03 April, 2026.Crime.3 sources

Key Takeaways

Trial set for March 15, 2027 in New York.
Defendants are Naasón Joaquín García, Eva García de Joaquín, Joram Núñez Joaquín.
Charges include organized crime, sex trafficking, and human trafficking.

Trial Date Set

The court set the trial date for March 15, 2027.

“The trial of La Luz del Mundo's leader Naasón Joaquín García, his mother Eva García de Joaquín, and associate Joram Núñez Joaquín, charged with organized crime, sex trafficking, and human trafficking, was set for March 15, 2027, in the United States”

El Financiero

Naasón Joaquín García, his mother, and nephew are charged with organized crime, sex trafficking, and human trafficking.

El Financiero

Judge Preska ruled the defense has until July 25, 2026 to file legal motions.

Massive Evidence Exchange

The evidence file exceeds 2.2 million documents.

Prosecutors estimate presenting evidence could last about two months.

Infobae

All three defendants remained handcuffed during the hearing.

Charges and Context

Members of La Luz del Mundo allegedly sexually abused girls and women.

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