Rafael Magdaleno-Mendoza denied pretrial release, preliminary hearing set for May 28

Rafael Magdaleno-Mendoza was denied pretrial release during a detention hearing held Wednesday in Champaign County court. The judge determined that continued detention was warranted, citing public safety concerns and flight risk factors.

By Elizabeth Hess May 7, 2025 6:26 pm

Metro ServicesMagdaleno-Mendoza remains in custody and is scheduled to appear again in court for a preliminary hearing on May 28.

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Rafael Magdaleno-Mendoza was denied pretrial release during a detention hearing held Wednesday in Champaign County court. The judge determined that continued detention was warranted, citing public safety concerns and flight risk factors.

Magdaleno-Mendoza remains in custody and is scheduled to appear again in court for a preliminary hearing on May 28, where prosecutors are expected to present evidence to support the charges and determine whether the case will proceed to trial.