On August 9, 2018, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois filed a federal criminal case against Alejandro Castillo Bahena, a 32-year-old man from Aurora, Illinois. Bahena was accused of committing violent crimes in the Chicago area, specifically in the suburban communities of Aurora and Plainfield.
According to court documents, Bahena was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and six counts of Hobbs Act robbery. The indictment alleged that Bahena and his co-conspirators targeted local businesses, using intimidation and violence to steal cash and other valuables. Authorities claimed that Bahena was involved in multiple robberies between 2012 and 2018, resulting in significant financial losses for the victims.
The case was heard in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, with Judge Robert W. Gettleman presiding. After a lengthy trial, Bahena was found guilty of all charges on April 10, 2019.
Key Facts
- Case: Bahena
- Court: ILND Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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