United States of America v. Joran Andreas Petrus Van Der Sloot, a/k/a Joran Van Der Sloot

Birmingham, Alabama criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interference with commerce by threat or violence in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1951(a) and fraud by wire, radio or television in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343.



Joran Van der Sloot, age 36, was believed to be involved in some way in the death of Natalee Holloway in Aruba. He was charged with attempting to extort money from the young woman's family.



He allegedly confessed that he killed the teenager.

10/18/2023 39 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Alexandria Darby appearing for Joran Andreas Petrus Van Der Sloot (Darby, Alexandria) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

10/18/2023 40 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Austin Shutt appearing for USA. (Shutt, Austin) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

10/18/2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Anna M Manasco: Def Attys Butler and Gibson, Def, AUSAs Peeples and Crosby and PO Ledbetter present. Change of Plea phase: Def sworn. Defendant enters guilty plea as to Counts 1 and 2. Court accepts the plea and judges the defendant guilty of the charged counts. Binding Plea Agreement filed in open court. Sentencing phase: Rule 32 waivers filed in open court. Defense, defendant and government allocutions. Gov sentencing memo filed in open court. Victim impact statement made in open court. Binding Plea Agreement ACCEPTED by the court. Sentence: CBP 240 months as to Counts 1 and 2 sep/concur, as stated on the record. SRT 36 mos as to Counts 1 and 2 sep/concur w/spec conditions as stated on the record. No Fine. AF $200. Restitution and Forfeiture ordered. Def remanded to custody of USM. Court adj. (Court Reporter Teresa Roberson.) (FNC) (Entered: 10/18/2023)