#26-CM-0004 State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo

[Phil Russo]

Defendant Name: Phil Russo
Defendant Phone: 525-3245
(( Defendant Discord: xxtheirishguyxx ))
(( Defendant Timezone: NA EST ))
Type of Representation (Pick one): Public Defender

Charging Department: Unknown - John Kemp

Date & Time of Incident(s): 28/FEB/2025 22:31
Charge(s):

• Muder of a Government Employee

Narrative:
I may or may not give a statement after speaking with a lawyer.

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I, Firstname Lastname, hereby affirm that all information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and understand that knowingly providing false information could result in additional charges and/or fines. (( I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means. ))

[Finlay Mcculloch]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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NOTICE OF RECEIPT

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo

The court has hereby received and acknowledged the above case on the 1st of March, 2025.

The Superior Court of San Andreas has received your filing and the case is now pending activation. Be advised that the court system runs on a first-come, first-served basis and will only activate cases out of order for special circumstances.

During this time, the defendant is encouraged to reach out to a licensed defense attorney in order to prepare a proper defense, otherwise, a court-appointed attorney will be assigned to the case upon its activation.

The defendant is further encouraged to speak with an authorized individual at Rockford Hills City Hall, Mission Row Police Station, or Paleto Bay Sheriff's Office for official clarification on the specific charges received and their respective date and times, as once the case has been activated, any omitted charges will be considered abandoned and unable to be disputed within this case.


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 274-4300 - [email protected]

[Sayaka Yukimura]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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NOTICE OF ACTIVATION & ORDER FOR DISCOVERY

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo
#25-BT-0066

A Notice of Activation & Order for Discovery was entered in the above case on the 28th day of April, 2025.

The case of State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo is hereby activated and opened by this Court.

Be advised that the bench-trial court system runs on a weekly time-slot system. The prosecution and defense are hereby ordered to provide their evidence to the Court via Motion for Discovery within the next 30 days or file a Motion for Continuance.

If at any point in time the defendant or prosecution wishes set precedence or desire a formal criminal trial, they are welcome to file a Motion for a Change in Venue.


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 304-2935 — [email protected]

[Terence Williams]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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MOTION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo
#25-BT-0066

A Motion for Change of Venue was filed in the above case on the 19th of May, 2025.

The State of San Andreas, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Motion for Change of Venue, and the reasoning for request is as follows;

• Requested Venue: Formal trial
  • Detailed Explanation: The Prosecution believes this case has the potential to set a precedent during trial arguments. As such, we wish to have this case heard in a formal trial to allow for complete analysis and comprehensive review of arguments.

Terence Williams
Attorney General
San Andreas Judicial Branch
234-9321 — [email protected]

[Daniel Carmello]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Public Defense Division
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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• Honorable Judge Yukimura and Pertaining Parties,
  
  The defense has no objections to this motion and agrees with the prosecution on this motion.
  
  Very Respectfully,
  
  
  Chief Public Defender
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  (909) 313 — [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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COURT DECISION

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo

A decision was reached in the above case on the 15th day of June, 2025.

The court will be granting the prosecutions/defenses request to hear this as a Formal Criminal Trial. We are rescinding the order for discovery due to the transition of this case from bench trial to formal criminal trial. As such both parties will be notified when they are ordered to provide any evidence to the court via a new Order for Discovery and set timeline for progress. The court thanks all parties for their patience in this matter.

Respectfully,


Associate Justice
Branch Administrator
San Andreas Judicial Branch
505-9925 — [email protected]

[Izaak Scott]

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Blaise & Scott
5. Del Perro Blvd
"YOUR CASE, OUR COMMITMENT"

• A Notice of Council was filed in the above-captioned matter on 2nd of March 2026.
  
  Please be advised that I, Izaak Scott, a private defense attorney with Blaise & Scott, have entered my appearance on behalf of the defendant, Phil Russo, under the instruction of the San Andreas Judicial Branch.
  
  I will serve as primary counsel in this matter and will proceed in accordance with any further orders or instructions issued by the Court.

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[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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ORDER FOR DISCOVERY

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

The State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo
#26-CM-0004

An Order for Discovery was entered in the above case on the 4th day of March, 2026.

The prosecution is hereby ordered to submit the majority of their evidence, including all evidence collected from the arresting Law Enforcement Agency and submit it to the Court via Motion for Discovery within seven (7) days. If additional time is needed, the prosecution can file a Motion for Continuance.

Additionally, the defense is also hereby ordered to provide all evidence intended for trial via a Motion for Discovery. Any remaining evidence or supplemental submissions by either party must be filed no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled Motions hearing.

Both parties are also ordered to provide an initial witness list to the Court. Any required amendments to the witness list shall be filed through a separate motion ahead of the Motions hearing.

Once evidence has been submitted to the official docket, parties can begin filing motions they intend to be heard at the Motions hearing. Parties should not be filing objections or rebuttals to Motions as this will be addressed during the Motions hearing.

All submissions to the docket must be filed filed no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled Motions hearing.

So ordered,


Branch Administrator
San Andreas Judicial Branch
505-9925 - [email protected]

[Rowin Lawson]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo
#26-CM-0004

A Motion for Continuance was filed in the above case on the 11th day of March, 2026.

The State of San Andreas, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Motion for Continuance, and the reasoning for request is as follows;

• Reasoning: The prosecution would like to request a continuance for one week; we will submit discovery sooner if possible. ((I need some clarification on some body camera footage prior to proceeding.))

Rowin Lawson
Deputy Attorney General
San Andreas Judicial Branch
451-9939 - [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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COURT DECISION

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

The State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo
#26-CM-0004

A decision was reached in the above case on the 19th day of March, 2026.

Given the Courts own fault in response, we will be allowing this continuance to extend for an extra 3 days. We understand the workload of the prosecution and the weight of any charge placed on a defendant. That being said, please notify the courts within the next three days of how you would like to proceed, prosecution.

So Ordered,


Chief Justice
San Andreas Judicial Branch
505-9925 - [email protected]

[Rowin Lawson]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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MOTION FOR DISCOVERY

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo
#26-CM-0004

A Motion for Discovery was filed in the above case on the 23rd day of March, 2026.

The State of San Andreas, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Motion for Discovery, and presents the following as evidence;

• Exhibit #1 Arrest Report

  

  ARREST REPORT
  

  MUGSHOT

  SUSPECT 1 DETAILS

  • 
    
    
    Full Name: Phil Russo
    Telephone Number: 5253245
    Licenses Suspended: No
    Charges:
    • SF02 - Murder of a Gov. employee
    • WF03 - Possession of a Class 2 Firearm
    • DM04 - Possession of a Controlled Substance while Armed
    • DF05 - Manufacturing a Controlled Substance
    • NM03 - Unlawful Assembly
    • GM19 - Face Concealment (b)
    • WM05 - Possession of Body Armor as a Felon
    
    
    Additional Details (Suspect's vehicle, etc.) :

  
  
  VEHICLES INVOLVED

  
  
  DEPUTY DETAILS

  • Full Name: John Kemp
    Badge Number: 8543
    Callsign: OMEGA-2-3

  
  
  INCIDENT DETAILS

  • Date of Arrest: 2025-02-28
    Deputies Involved: Harry Payne, Bobby Kirk, James Jurrick, Clay Thompson, Tom Brown, James Valor, Cliff Derringer
    
    Provide details of the incident leading up to the arrest
    • On the 28th of February 2025, I, Commander John Kemp, partnered with Investigator Cole Lawless, operating under callsign OMEGA-2-3, conducted an undercover SIB operation after receiving information about heavy weaponry at Ace Liquor. While driving around in an undercover vehicle, we spotted multiple heavy weapons at Ace Liquor, giving us enough evidence to move in and attempt to seize them. Following this, multiple units were called into TAC 3, and a plan was set up to go in and block all entrances. We then breached Ace Liquor, which led into a full-blown shootout with the Sheriff's Department and a gang known as "Eastside Mob". One Deputy and an Investigator lost their lives as a result of the shootout. Once all threats were neutralized, we started moving the suspects outside the property and getting them treated. My suspect, later identified as Phil Russo, was found on the bottom floor by the staircase with body armor and a Pump Shotgun, Serial #1740193328770, on his back. I managed to get him out and provide basic life support until MD got on scene after reading him his rights and disarming him. All suspects with a weapon were charged with Murder of a GOV. on the scene as a blanket charge as they all were involved in the shootout and were complicit to the murder of deputies. The suspect, Phil Russo, was then transported by MD to the hospital and handed over to DOC before being transported to prison, where he would serve his sentence.

  
  EVIDENCE DETAILS

  • Location of Evidence Locker: Sandy Station
    Exhibit A: Pump Shotgun, Serial #1740193328770
    Exhibit B: Body Armor
    Exhibit C: 2x Processed Marijuana
    Exhibit D: Black T-Shirt Mask
    
    Photo of the evidence in the locker (if applicable)

    

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  ARRESTING DEPUTY SIGNATURE
  
  

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• Exhibit #2 Witness Statement Commander Kemp

  

  

  
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  Official Witness Statement
  "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

  Case Information

  • Case Number: N/A
    Incident Date: 28/FEB/2025

  Witness Information

  • Name: John Kemp
    Date of Birth: 03/APR/1983
    Phone Number: 5135191
    Occupation: Commander in the Sheriff's Department

  Witness Statement

  • On February 28, 2025, I, Commander John Kemp, along with Investigator Cole Lawless, conducted an undercover SIB operation following intelligence regarding the presence of heavy weaponry at Ace Liquor. While operating in an undercover capacity, we observed multiple individuals in possession of heavy weapons, providing sufficient grounds for further action.
    
    Subsequently, multiple units were called into TAC 3, and a coordinated plan was devised to secure the premises and prevent any potential escape routes. Upon executing the breach into Ace Liquor, a confrontation ensued between law enforcement personnel, including members of the Sheriff’s Department, and two groups identified as Eastside Mob and Zero Tolerance. This resulted in an exchange of gunfire, during which a Sheriff’s Deputy and an Investigator sustained fatal injuries.
    
    Following the engagement, law enforcement personnel secured the scene, apprehended suspects, and ensured medical treatment for the injured. One of the individuals, later identified as Phil Russo, was located on the bottom floor near the staircase. At the time of his detention, he was wearing body armor and was found with a Pump Shotgun (Serial #1740193328770). After conducting a search and advising him of his rights, I provided basic life support until medical personnel arrived.
    
    Due to the nature of the incident, all suspects found in possession of firearms were detained and charged on the scene with Murder of a Government Employee, given their presence and involvement in the shootout that resulted in the deaths of law enforcement officers. Mr. Russo was subsequently transported to the hospital by medical personnel and, upon clearance, transferred into the custody of the Department of Corrections.
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  Witness Affirmation

  • I, John Kemp, affirm that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I affirm that this statement has been made voluntarily, made without promise of reward, and made not under threat, force, or coercion. ((I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means.))
    
    Signed,
    
    
    Commander John Kemp,
    Sheriff's Investigations Bureau
    Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
    Date: 03/MAR/2025

  

Rowin Lawson
Attorney General
San Andreas Judicial Branch
451-9939 - [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch Docket Notice "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

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• Prosecution and defense counsel,
  
  Due to the limited amount of evidence presented, the court is requesting notice from the defense that they would like to proceed with a Motions Hearing. If no additional objections or suppressions are required for the courts to make a ruling upon prior to trial, the court will move forward with scheduling the trial in order to preserve court time and resources.
  
  Please let us know within the next 7 days how you would like to proceed.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  Chief Justice
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 - [email protected]

[Phil Russo]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo
#26-CM-0004

A Motion for Continuance was filed in the above case on the 5th of April, 2026.

The Defendant Phil Russo, filed this Motion for Continuance, and the reasoning for request is as follows;

• Reasoning: Ineffective counsel.
  • Detailed Explanation: The court appointed defense counsel has not been responding to my emails, and has not been taking action on my case. At this time the defendant is requesting a one-week continuance on this case. The defendant would use this one week, to research other counsel, or research the law should I choose to represent myself.

Thank you,
Phil Russo

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch Docket Notice "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

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• Prosecution and defense counsel,
  
  Thank you for your time on this case. Defendant, would you like the court to appoint new representation or would you prefer to obtain it yourself?
  
  We will allow you time until you find suitable counsel. Please let us know how you would like to proceed.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  Chief Justice
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 - [email protected]

[Phil Russo]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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REQUET FOR NEW COUNSEL

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo
#26-CM-0004

Hello,

In regards to your email, at this time myself the defendant is requesting the court appoint new representation. If this is request is not possible, myself the defendant will proceed in representing myself.

Thank you,
Phil Russo

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch Docket Notice "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

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• Prosecution and defense counsel,
  
  The court has reached out to the public defense division to obtain counsel for the defendant. When appropriate representation is assigned, the case will move forward. We await notice from the defendant that they are ready to proceed.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  Chief Justice
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 - [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch Docket Notice "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

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• Prosecution and defense counsel,
  
  The courts cannot allow the case to be delayed any further. Defense or defendant please notify the courts of your intention to proceed. We will give you 7 days to respond.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  Chief Justice
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 - [email protected]

[Hugh Allgood]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN COUNSEL

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo
#26-CM-0004

A Notification of Counsel was filed in the above case on the 18th day of May, 2026.

I, Hugh R. Allgood, Chief Public Defender of the San Andreas Judicial Branch, will be representing the Defendant, Phil Russo, in the underlying case.

I will be taking the responsibility of Primary Counsel and will await further instruction from the Presiding Judge. I appreciate the patience this Court has shown in the time preceding my involvement. As the Court is aware, I am single handedly running Public Defense, and I am doing my best to stay afloat.


Chief Public Defender
San Andreas Judicial Branch
235-6076 - [email protected]