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Judge Nichelle Holmes freed migrant before fatal stabbing

Contra Costa judge Nichelle Holmes released Marcos Iriarte-Valdez, who was later accused in Todd Stewart’s fatal stabbing.
WHO: Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Nichelle Holmes
WHAT: Released Marcos Iriarte-Valdez on his own recognizance despite alleged violations of pretrial home detention terms
WHEN: Reported Aug 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Contra Costa County, California
WHY: Holmes ordered Iriarte-Valdez released on his own recognizance

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