United States v. Rivera-Martinez

EXPANDED OPINION AND ORDER

FUSTE, District Judge.

Defendant Héctor Rivera-Martinez (“Rivera”), also known as “El Men”, was indicted as to a continuing criminal enterprise involving narcotics trafficking, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, and aiding and abetting in distributions of heroin. 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 846, 848, 853, and 18 U.S.C. § 2. The indictment further alleged that as a result of such continuing criminal enterprise, Rivera obtained substantial profit and properties subject to forfeiture to the United States. During the third day of trial, on…