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, including money laundering and smuggling. His wife, Bertha Castillo, is also implicated. The couple was arrested in October 2025 during an ICE operation that resulted in multiple arrests. The indictment alleges that a shipment from their store, Oro Ropa Usada, attempted to cross into Mexico without proper documentation, containing over 174,000 pounds of used clothing and other goods. The motion argues that the charges lack a valid offense and that the indictment is constitutionally flawed. Both Castillos have pleaded not guilty and are out on bond.
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