We are very happy to announce Dario Sanchez has been released from custody! He was arrested on July 15, 2025, on an initial charge of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. With the support of his attorneys, his bail was reduced to a lower amount that his family was able to afford. However, Dario has been released home with extremely burdensome conditions, including a GPS ankle monitor and court supervision of all his internet and phone activity with limitations on what types of content he is allowed to access. Additionally, he is now the first defendant to be formally indicted. He was indicted on August 28, 2025, on state charges, one for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and a second, new charge of hindering the prosecution of terrorism.
Dario’s case demonstrates the dramatic overreach by state and federal authorities in this case. Dario has never been to Johnson County let alone the Prairieland Detention Center. His home was violently raided, he was held in an isolated cell for over a month, and his life has been turned upside down all based on the accusation that he removed someone from Signal and Discord chats. This is unreasonable, absurd, and clearly demonstrates that the state is not seeking justice but attempting to spread fear.
While we are overjoyed that Dario has been released from the miserable conditions of Johnson County Jail, we are saddened and enraged knowing so many others are still locked up. The struggle for freedom for all 17 defendants will be protracted, and we will need all the support we can get. Thank you to everyone for your love and solidarity so far!