Motion filed to dismiss federal charges against indicted McAllen city commissioner
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Attorneys for McAllen City Commissioner Rodolfo "Rudy" Castillo have filed a motion to dismiss three federal charges against him, which include money laundering and smuggling through his used clothing business, Oro Ropa Usada. His wife, Bertha Castillo, is also implicated in the case. Both were arrested in October 2025 during an ICE operation in South McAllen. The indictment claims they attempted to transport over 174,000 pounds of used clothing and other goods into Mexico without proper documentation. The motion argues that the charges lack a valid offense and do not adequately inform Castillo of the accusations. They have pleaded not guilty and are out on bond, with a prosecutor's response due by May 20.
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