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United States of America v. Johnny Barros Branado
Date: 10-23-2026
Case Number: 25-1486
Judge: Nathaniel M. Gorton
Court: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Suffolk County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Donald C. Lockhart and Leah B. Foley
Defendant's Attorney: Jillise McDonough
Description:
Boston, Massachusetts, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making false statements on a temporary emergency passport application.
Brandao applied for this replacement passport at the U.S. Embassy in Senegal after he fled Cape Verde, where he was facing two homicide charges.
The government's theory was that Brandao, an American citizen, faced serious charges in Cape Verde, including two homicide charges; the Cape Verdean authorities had
confiscated his American and Cape Verdean passports; and he was therefore motivated to avoid justice in Cape Verde by traveling to Dakar and lying on his replacement passport application so that he could return to the United States.
Brandao applied for this replacement passport at the U.S. Embassy in Senegal after he fled Cape Verde, where he was facing two homicide charges.
The government's theory was that Brandao, an American citizen, faced serious charges in Cape Verde, including two homicide charges; the Cape Verdean authorities had
confiscated his American and Cape Verdean passports; and he was therefore motivated to avoid justice in Cape Verde by traveling to Dakar and lying on his replacement passport application so that he could return to the United States.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty.
Affirmed on appeal
Affirmed on appeal
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Johnny Barros Branado?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty. Affirmed on appeal
Which court heard United States of America v. Johnny Barros Branado?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Suffolk County), MA. The presiding judge was Nathaniel M. Gorton.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Johnny Barros Branado?
Plaintiff's attorney: Donald C. Lockhart and Leah B. Foley. Defendant's attorney: Jillise McDonough.
When was United States of America v. Johnny Barros Branado decided?
This case was decided on October 23, 2026.