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United States v. Alex Nain Saab Morán · S.D. Fla. No. 1:26-cr-20020

Alex Saab makes first Miami court appearance after extradition

Key filingFiled in court on · Judge Kathleen M. Williams
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COURT DOCUMENT Document details

Case
United States v. Alex Nain Saab Morán · S.D. Fla. No. 1:26-cr-20020
Docket entry
No. 17
Filed
Document
Court Minutes - Initial Appearance
Original
Court filing (PDF, English)

Summary written from the filing; the document itself is the record.

On May 18, 2026, Alex Saab appeared for the first time before a federal judge in Miami following his arrival in the United States. The government sought pretrial detention (PTD), and the defense agreed to it through a stipulation (a formal agreement between the parties), with the right to revisit the issue later. Defense counsel filed a temporary notice of appearance and waived the right to a speedy trial to allow more preparation time.

Court
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (Miami) · case 1:26-cr-20020
Judge
Kathleen M. Williams
Prosecution
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, with the Justice Department's Criminal Division
Next date
January 20, 2027 · Alex Saab sentencing
Where it stands
Alex Saab pleaded guilty on September 15, 2026 to conspiracy to launder money; he is in federal custody in Miami awaiting sentencing.

What it means

This means Saab will remain in federal custody as the case continues, with no bond set. The speedy trial waiver gives the defense additional time to prepare, and the court found that this time should be excluded from the legal deadline for trial.

In the document's own words

“The parties stipulated to PTD w/the right to revisit. Government ore tenus motion for PTD -GRANTED-. Pursuant to the stipulation. No hearing held. Defense counsel waived speedy trial for reasons stated on the record.”
Page 1 — This shows the detention agreement and speedy trial waiver central to the entry.
This summary (PDF) The court document (PDF) Spanish translation coming soon
How the court describes it (original, English)
Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein: Initial Appearance as to Alex Nain Saab Moran held on 5/18/2026. Defense counsel filed a temporary notice of appearance. Government seeks PTD. Bond recommendation/set: Alex Nain Saab Moran (2) The parties stipulated to Pretrial Detention with the right to revisit. No hearing held. Date of Arrest or Surrender: 5/18/2026. Defense counsel waived speedy trial for reasons stated on the record, the time from today through the rescheduled date is excluded from the deadline for trial as computed under the Speedy Trial Act. The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting this continuance outweigh the interests of the defendant and the public in a speedy trial. Time excluded from 5/18/2026 until 6/24/2026. Arraignment and Report Re: Counsel Hearing set for 6/24/2026 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate Judge. Spanish Interpreter present. Digital 14:16:57; 14:19:26) Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 5/18/2026. (kan) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

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