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Montoya said a key witness in the case, someone he described as the “father figure” of the victim, moved to Ohio after the crime and had been cooperating with Montoya’s office.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025

He also said he had been cooperating with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

Leonard, who had been cooperating with U.S. investigators, was released on a medical furlough and had been under house arrest and was due to be sentenced on Sept. 22, the Union-Tribune said.

From Reuters • Sep. 6, 2022

He was arrested in 2013 and had been cooperating with the authorities.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2022

Riddell, who had been cooperating with federal authorities in hopes of getting a lesser sentence, pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges in April 2019.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2022