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The Julio Herrera Velutini Resolution, Explained
What changed
The U.S. Department of Justice and Julio Herrera-Velutini
reached a resolution allowing him to plead guilty to a single
misdemeanor count under 52 U.S.C. § 30121, which covers campaign-related
contributions by foreign nationals.
As part of this agreement, all
seven felony charges—including conspiracy, federal program bribery, and
honest-services wire fraud—will be formally dismissed.
What Did Mr. Herrera Admit?
According to the plea document, between March and April
2020, Mr. Herrera acknowledged that he made or implied a promise of
campaign support valued between $2,000 and $25,000 to a Puerto Rico
primary campaign for then-Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced.
Because Mr.
Herrera is a foreign national, this constitutes a technical violation of
election law. His defense team clarified that no money or anything of
value was ever transferred in connection with this promise. (Statement
via Alex Spiro)
Were Any Funds Actually Delivered?
No. Both the defense and PR Newswire confirm that no funds or material support were ever exchanged. The final resolution does not include any finding of corruption or fraud, and the charge remains limited to a regulatory misdemeanor.
When Did the Court Learn About the Agreement?
On June 16, 2025, both parties filed a joint informative motion (ECF No. 877) notifying the court that a plea agreement had been reached and requesting a hearing to enter the plea. The agreement was formally finalized on August 27, 2025, marking the official resolution date.
How Did Attorney Alex Spiro Describe the Outcome?
In a public statement, Alex Spiro said that “the dismissal
of all felony charges and the narrow scope of the plea demonstrate the
government’s acknowledgment that the facts did not support the original
allegations.”
He called the resolution “a welcome conclusion after
three years of proceedings,” emphasizing that the result clears the way
for final closure of the case.
What Happens Next?
With all felony counts dismissed and only one misdemeanor
remaining, the court will next accept the plea and impose sentencing
consistent with the applicable misdemeanor statute—a maximum of up to
one year.
Any further conditions or obligations will appear in the
formal plea agreement and subsequent court orders once sentencing is
complete.(Reference: PR Newswire report and federal docket filings.)
Emily Johnson
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September 25, 2025