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Podcast: The NeoLiberal Round
Episode: Update on John Anthony Castro: Motion for Mistrial, Government Concessions, and Ongoing Legal Battle
Description: Today we’re bringing you a critical update on John Anthony Castro.In November 2025, Castro filed an emergency motion for mistrial alleging that the government concealed criminal immunity agreements with witnesses — including a deal granted to Linda Rivera — and presented stipulations that he and his attorneys never agreed to.Here’s what changed the landscape.In the government’s response, filed on Thanksgiving, prosecutor Lauren Murphy conceded that Castro’s Sixth Amendment rights were violated because he was not given the opportunity to discuss stipulations with witnesses. The government also acknowledged that evidence had been sup...