By: Diane Benjamin

I can’t post links to this information because a PACER account is required to access federal case information.

Lopez has one charge against him. His court appointed attorney requested bail, the judge denied it. An Order of Protection against him was granted, I don’t know who requested it.

The below was copied from the case. I don’t know why it appears documents are sealed.

If you didn’t watch any of the Lopez interview with the ISU police, watch at least some now: https://blnnews.com/2025/11/18/the-isu-table-flipper-police-interview/

In my opinion, the Feds made the right call on this one. The bad news is there are a ton of other people who believe the same things he does.

Count: 1	Citation: 18:871.F	Offense Level: 4
18:871.F – THREATS AGAINST PRESIDENT AND SUCCESSORS TO PRESIDENT – On or about October 27, 2025, in the Central District of Illinois, the defendant knowingly and willfully make a threat to take the life of and to inflict bodily harm upon the President of the United States all in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 871.
Defendant Custody Status: Custody This Court

This is just the latest court action:

Filed & Entered:  11/11/2025	Sealed Document
Docket Text: +++ SEALED DOCUMENT. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit, # (2) Exhibit, # (3) Appendix)(Knauss, Darilynn)
	Filed & Entered:  11/12/2025	Order on Motion for Leave to File
	Docket Text: TEXT ORDER granting [15] Motion for Leave to File as to Derek S Lopez (1). Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 11/12/25. (WG)
	Filed & Entered:  11/12/2025	Order on Motion for Bond
	Docket Text: Minute entry for proceedings held before District Judge Jonathan E. Hawley: Parties present in open court by AUSA Darilynn Knauss, AFPD Jessica Douglas, and Defendant Derek Lopez for a Motion Hearing held on 11/12/2025. Discussion held regarding [14] Motion to Revoke Detention Order. Witness sworn and arguments heard. Evidence entered on behalf of the Defense. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court DENIES [14] Motion to Revoke Detention Order. The defendant is remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal. (Court Reporter JJ.) (DW)
17	Filed & Entered:  11/12/2025	Exhibit List
	Docket Text: EXHIBIT AND WITNESS LIST as to Derek S Lopez for Motion Hearing held on 11/12/2025. Exhibits held conventionally in Clerk Office Vault. (DW)
18	Filed & Entered:  11/13/2025Terminated:11/14/2025	Motion for Protective Order
	Docket Text: Joint MOTION for Protective Order USE OF PRETRIAL DISCOVERY MATERIALS by USA as to Derek S Lopez. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Knauss, Darilynn)
19	Filed & Entered:  11/14/2025	Order on Motion for Protective Order
	Docket Text: PROTECTIVE ORDER Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 11/14/25 as to Derek S Lopez (1) granting [18] Motion for Protective Order. (ED)