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United States of America v. Sonny Hannah
Date: 01-24-2025
Case Number: 24-mj-6
Judge: Not Available
Court: The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernaillo County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
Albuquerque, New Mexico criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with
U.S. Attorney's Office Sentences Standing Rock Man for 2023 Fatal Shooting
On December 30, 2023, Jane Doe and her three minor children returned to the home of Sonny Hannah, 75, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, to collect their personal belongings. An argument between Hannah and Jane Doe ensued, leading to Hannah emerging from his home with a rifle. Hannah shot twice, striking Jane Doe in the head from 20 to 35 feet away, killing her instantly.
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with the assistance of the Navajo Police Department and Department of Criminal Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary C. Jones is prosecuting the case.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Sonny Hannah?
The outcome was:
Which court heard United States of America v. Sonny Hannah?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernaillo County), NM. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Sonny Hannah?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Sonny Hannah decided?
This case was decided on January 24, 2025.