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Juan Jose Rivera III pleads not guilty after new indictment in murder case
By Alex Cano at KGNS — Top News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Court records show prosecutors have moved forward with a new indictment against Juan Jose Rivera III, two months after a judge dismissed a murder case against him.Rivera was previously accused in the 2023 death of Juan Humberto Zuazua, who was found unresponsive on the side ...
Key takeaway Rivera was previously accused in the 2023 death of Juan Humberto Zuazua, who was found unresponsive on the side of a road.
Why this matters in The Laredo
The new indictment against Juan Jose Rivera III brings the case of Juan Humberto Zuazua's death back into the spotlight, leaving the family and community to await the outcome of the upcoming trial. With jury selection scheduled for August 24, the next few weeks will be crucial in determining the direction of the case. The fact that the original case was dismissed without prejudice in March suggests that prosecutors believed they had sufficient evidence to move forward, but may have needed additional time to build a stronger case. As the case progresses, the community will be watching to see how the prosecution presents its evidence and how the defense responds. The July 2 hearing will likely provide more insight into the prosecution's strategy and the defense's approach, setting the stage for the trial to come.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Top News ·
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