Cooper Noriega U.S. Department of Justice Case Update & Schedule

The following is the current status of the six people who have been arrested, indicted and the status regarding their various pending cases.

The two defendants with specific charges directly related to Cooper’s death from fentanyl poisoning:

Arian Alani - Guilty Plea - Sentencing date to be scheduled

Erick Estrada - Guilty Plea - 6/22/2026 - Sentencing Hearing

The four remaining defendants:

Tomas Marques-Ruis - Trial Date - 6/23/2026

Zoila Michele Estrada - Trial Date - 7/21/2026

Caseya Chanel Brown - Guilty Plea - 8/10/2026 Sentencing hearing

Cases Competed

Gilberto Marquez - Sentenced by the court - Incarcerated at the federal prison located in Lewisberg, Pennsylvania. The court ordered the defendant/inmate to serve the following term of imprisonment: 5 year(s) 8 month(s). Scheduled release date 09/18/2028 (which includes time served). Not eligible for for parole.

1st to plea guilty in Cooper’s case now sentenced and incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Lewisburg, PA.

You have requested to receive notifications for Cooper Noriega regarding GILBERTO MARQUEZ, an inmate incarcerated at this facility.

Gilberto Marzuez is currently incarcerated at NER - Lewisburg FCI and is scheduled for release on September 18, 2028.

The inmate is not eligible for parole.

Major Announcement Walk For Lives

We are so exciited to announce that the 2nd annual and national Walk For Lives will be held this year in co-partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. The date of the second annual Walk For Lives will be July 11, 2026. We are currently working on securing the location for this years Orange County walk.

Updates and information will be posted here so please come back and visit. If you would like to sign up for the Orange County Walk For Lives, please click the following link

https://www.mobilize.us/unitedagainstfentanyl/map/

then click the blue dot for Newport Beach, Orange County.

Thank you!

Coop’s Dad❤️‍🩹

Sentencing Date | Postponed!

We just received word today that Arian Alani, who plead guilty for the death of Cooper, that is sentencing date of March 30 has now been postponed. The court informed us that all other matters with the five others who have been indicted have to be completed before Alani can be sentenced.

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), ARIAN ALANI, has been set for July 13, 2026 01:30 PM at Hearing Location for the Western Division, United States Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 before Judge Michael Fitzgerald. You are welcome to attend this proceeding; however, unless you have received a subpoena, your attendance is not required by the Court. If you plan on attending, you may want to verify the date and time by using the VNS Call Center or website.

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), ERICK ESTRADA, has been set for June 22, 2026 01:30 PM at Hearing Location for the Western Division, United States Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 before Judge Michael Fitzgerald. You are welcome to attend this proceeding; however, unless you have received a subpoena, your attendance is not required by the Court. If you plan on attending, you may want to verify the date and time by using the VNS Call Center or website.

Because of the Court's schedule, hearing dates could change on very short notice. If you plan on attending, you may want to call the VNS Call Center or check the website to confirm the date and time. Please note, there is a 24-hour delay in information transfer to the website.

Through the Victim Notification System (VNS) we will continue to provide you with updated scheduling and event information as the case proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current information about this case on the VNS website at https://www.notify.usdoj.gov or from the VNS Call Center at 1-866-DOJ-4YOU (1-866-365-4968) (International: 1-502-213-2767).

We are all very disappointed as this is a huge let down but….our country and every citizen has the right of due process. It is one of the principals that makes our country the great country that it is. So although very disappointing, it is just a matter of time before justice is served. We will continue to provide updates. Love You More! ❤️‍🩹 🙏🏼 🦋

Sentencing Date | March 30, 2026

One of the two men who have plead guilty for the death of Cooper Noriega from fentanyl poisoning will be sentenced on March 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. before Judge John Fitzgerald at the U.S. District Court, 350 W. 1st Street, Fifth Floor, Los Angeles, CA.