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United States of America v. Robert Manuel Nacionales Tafoya

Date: 08-25-2026

Case Number: 23-CR-00384

Judge: Otis D. Wright II

Court: United States District Court for the Central District of California (Los Angeles County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Kedar S. Bhatia,Michael J. Morse, and Thomas F. Rybarczyk

Defendant's Attorney: Mark Werksman

Description:
Los Angeles, California criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with one count of federal program bribery and admitted to accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes.

Reported by Kent Morlan

Robert Manuel Nacionales Tafoya was charged with bribery in violation of 18 U.S.C. 666(a)(2) and tax evasion in violation of 26 U.s.C. 7201.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilt.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Robert Manuel Nacionales Tafoya?

The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilt.

Which court heard United States of America v. Robert Manuel Nacionales Tafoya?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Central District of California (Los Angeles County), CA. The presiding judge was Otis D. Wright II.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Robert Manuel Nacionales Tafoya?

Plaintiff's attorney: Kedar S. Bhatia,Michael J. Morse, and Thomas F. Rybarczyk. Defendant's attorney: Mark Werksman.

When was United States of America v. Robert Manuel Nacionales Tafoya decided?

This case was decided on August 25, 2026.