The ongoing Now Mining criminal case has encountered another setback after defense attorneys for Jeremie Sowerby and Luis Ortega withdrew from representation. The withdrawal of both CJA-appointed lawyers has led to fresh trial delays, impacting not only the Now Mining case but also related trials involving Dunamis Mining, Softek, and Justice Capital.
Initially, the Now Mining trial was set for November 18, 2025, in the Arizona District Court. However, on September 11, Sowerby’s CJA attorney requested to withdraw due to new employment, with the motion granted on September 15. Later, on September 29, Ortega’s attorney followed suit for similar reasons. With both defendants requiring new representation, the court vacated the upcoming trial on October 6 and rescheduled a Status Conference for November 24 to allow the newly appointed attorneys to review the case.
The trial delay has also postponed Sowerby’s other legal battles, including Dunamis Mining and Softek and Justice Capital. The Dunamis Mining trial, previously scheduled for November 18, was vacated on October 6, while a Softek trial continuance motion filed on October 4 resulted in a new trial date of February 24, 2026.
Court filings indicate that the overlapping trials and recent mistrials in unrelated cases have further complicated scheduling. The defense cited limited preparation time and overlapping commitments, leading to the requested extensions. As of now, all related cases remain under review, with the November 24 Status Conference expected to clarify the next phase of proceedings.
