Sullivan knew the danger of that story; he needed to unravel it to convince the jury of Martinezs innocence. Jim Moss told the jury that the scene was chaotic. The agitated rhythm of Martinezs life in jail was punctuated by court dates. A mother of a homicide victim whose case was worked by Lugo once said, God sent Ray because he never quits. That relentless pursuit of justice was why Lugo had been assigned to this case, one that was now the top priority of LAPD because it involved the shooting of an officer. Lugo immediately took hold of the situation. An easy no. The judge read the official charges brought against him: capital murder with the special circumstance of murder of a police offier engaged in his duties. His legal binders were plain but fastidiously organized and when it came to the media he eschewed the spotlight preferring to focus on his cases. The recordings also proved that David didnt brag about his actions to the other Mongols at Montebello or during the Perkins Operation. It was in the context of these parallel federal and local investigations that seven search warrants were served to suspected gang members residences on October 28, 2014 as part of a multi-agency operation to crack down on illicit club activities. It was clear to Sullivan that only one person shot a gun that night: his client, David Martinez. David 'Lil Dave' Santillan, president of the International Mongols Motorcycle Club. Prosecutors sought to depict David Martinez as the embodiment of the battle between the Mongols Motorcycle Club and the federal government. Armed with exculpatory information he found in the Perkins and Montebello tapes, he believed Martinez had a strong case. Garden nodded at Sandras explanation. Corrections officers heard rumors that gang members intended to kill Martinez and he was moved from his block for his safety. The judge found sufficient cause to move forward with the trial. The act did little to ease Sandras mind. She later recanted the assertion. Desperate for more incriminating statements, Lugo interrogated David Martinez, but his story didnt change. David Santillan Archived Record West Covina, CA Previous President for Mongols Nation Motorcycle Club, Inc. Overview 1 Companies Connections 1 Locations Contribute Follow David Santillan Overview David Santillan has been associated with one company, according to public records. Investigators feared that the Mongols were forcibly recruiting members of newer motorcycle clubs and compelling them to pay dues. Martinez grabbed the shotgun that he kept by the side of his bed and ran to the living room where his parents and sister slept. apply. The slug went straight through Arturos arm and blew through Shaun Diamonds neck. Shocked and confused he shouted Im sorry. But Martinez didnt want a self defense case. Sullivan motioned to admit a recording of David in the police car in San Gabriel, a videotape of Martinez in the Montebello jail, and audio recordings from the Perkins operation. Sullivan had now identified the gun that was pointed at the door. Sandra was cornered. According to the California State Bar public records, Esqueda faced private reproval in 2001 for failure to respond to client inquiries, failure to promptly release a client file, and failure to keep a client informed of significant developments. The clock was ticking. Before the door closed, David Jr. caught a glimpse of his father as he was dragged outside by SWAT officers into the dark night, illuminated by the flash of red and blue lights. After his arraignment, the court referred Martinez to the public defenders office which appointed Brady Sullivan as his counsel. The imposing man was persistent and thorough in his interrogation. From his vantage point he could see into the house through the living room window. Then he saw the barrel of a gun. But Sandras one word answers and defiant attitude didnt deter the prosecution. Sullivan shut his laptop and gave Martinez a nod. But there was one piece of the puzzle that Sullivan didnt have: a record of Davids mindset in the seconds before he pulled the trigger. He also denied that he ever helped Mr. Santillan win lenient treatment in his brushes with the law, which included a crash in his Mercedes five years ago while driving impaired. If Martinez didnt hear the police announce and he didnt see them before firing the gun, then he was innocent of murder. Now the Mongols want a new trial and say their former president, David Santillan, was a confidential informant for the ATF. 1,120 following. As the details of the horrific incident swarmed in Davids mind he faced another nightmare in his living situation. So if the inmate says something inculpatory then its inculpatory, but if he says something exculpatory then hes a liar?!. Over six thousand police officers, government officials and members of the public attended Shaun Diamonds funeral which was held at an arena in Ontario. It had all happened in seven seconds. David has been working at The Daily Aztec since 2017 and is the current Assistant News Editor. Charlaine Olmedo excused the jury to admonish Sullivan for his tone. Why wasnt there an officer stationed in the backyard? Now, nearly four years later, the collective, which was once the most powerful biker organization on the West coast other than its archrivals, the Hells Angels, is returning to court next week to request a new trial in the wake of a recent allegation that their former president, David Santillan, was working with the government as a confidential informant, according to The New York Times. It was his friend, Raul, another alleged member of the Mongols, who had also been the subject of a search warrant that night and was currently being held in a neighboring holding tank. 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Noyola was meticulous. Now the members in his bloc were restless, concerned that he was going to rat out mother the name for the Montebello chapter of the club that included the Mongols president, secretary, treasurer and the sergeant at arms. Beanbag shot would not cleanly go through Shaun Diamonds neck. He ran to the living room and saw his dad open the door. Now Sullivan and Martinez would have to account for each of those moments. He told the undercover officers that he assumed it was the Mongols when he heard the banging. Martinez lived in a two bedroom, Spanish style, stucco home with his parents, his sister, Brenda, who has Down syndrome, his wife, Sandra, and their two young children, Alyssa and David Jr. In contrast, the Deputy DA ultimately assigned to the case was the attorney equivalent of a high school starting quarterback. Santillan's wife backed her husband during her testimony this week, saying she didn't know what he was talking about during the recorded phone call and denying he was a government informant.. He explained: We wanted them to know we were there monitoring.. Mongols MC Chief Little Dave Santillan Was Not A Snitch 5 months ago Scott Burnstein You are unauthorized to view this page. Martinez told the jury that after the dust settled, he was confused because his parents were so adamant that the officers shot their own man. The shooter should pay for that. Perkins Operations are controversial because they can be performed without reading the defendant their Miranda Rights so long as the defendant hasnt been arraigned. Under the glow of street lamps, the officers feet pounded the pavement, executing practice runs for maximum efficiency. If prosecutors had decided to eschew the death penalty, that meant they had doubts. After listening to Martinezs conversations with the Mongols, Detective Lugo was certain that Martinez shot the gun. Several years after a jury deemed the Mongols a criminal organization, the club's attorneys have in recent months alleged that former Mongols president David Santillan was a government "rat . Sullivan let the words hang in the air. Then he took his questions one step further. With all this responsibility weighing on Sullivans shoulders, he arrived at counsels table for pre-trial motions. He was forceful in his statements, never wavering in voice or message: the embodiment of the strength and resolve of the law. It was his bullet that stuck his fathers arm and blew through the officers neck. He worried about his kids. It was a blow to Sullivan, who knew that the tapes could offer the jury a valuable snapshot of his clients emotional and mental state in the hours after the incident. Talking to reporters he said, the patch is like a ring in a marriage, it symbolizes our loyalty and commitment. Ultimately, the Mongols retained rights to their emblem under free-speech laws, but the ATF continued to pursue other means of eliminating the Mongols brotherhood. I thought that was all over and done with. New features, smoother menu and backgrounds- PLUS!! Hands restrained in cold metal cuffs, he fought the overwhelming panic bred by helplessness in the face of crisis. On todays podcast we present, in its entirety, Mongol, our exclusive new Crime Story series written and read by Molly Miller that tells the story of the tragic killing of a police officer and the complex search for truth and justice in the aftermath of his death. The prosecution also pointed to the fact that the President of the Mongols Motorcycle Club and several other high ranking members put money on Martinezs books while he was in jail. He promised he'd put his infidelities behind him, get sober and be a better father. I assume so. Arturo Martinez screamed and clutched his bleeding arm. And it wasnt usual for him to be up at 3am. Welcome to the Saintillan Research Group! Jaime Martinez was part of the SWAT team on the porch the night of the shooting. And if they waited, maybe David wouldnt have felt the need to defend his family with his shotgun. They had a strong self-defense case. Beanbag shot is considered less lethal ammunition its meant to incapacitate the target. The Mongols are equally mystified. Now the Mongols want a new trial and say their former president, David Santillan, was a confidential informant for the ATF. Mongol's international President Dave "Lil Dave" Santillan said his club did not come to New Jersey to stir up trouble. Im sorry. And on the night or morning when you saw him in the office he was high on methamphetamine, correct? Sandra responded quietly. For four hours David watched the SWAT team ransack his familys home. Sullivans past frustration with Martinez dissipated. 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