Political consultant Jeremy Jordan, husband of former El Paso City Representative Cassandra Hernandez, is expected to plead guilty next month in a case accusing him of assaulting a city employee. The plea would wrap up allegations that the victim suffered head and facial injuries during an October 2024 encounter at Hernandez's Lower Valley home. A hearing to take the plea is set for April 9 at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse.
Deal details and court date
During a brief hearing Monday, prosecutors told the court that Jordan plans to plead guilty to a Class A misdemeanor. In return, he would receive six months of deferred adjudication that includes probation and restitution of $2,083. Assistant District Attorney Amy Monsivais said the agreement also carries supervision and other court-enforced conditions as part of the deal, according to the El Paso Times.
Allegations from court documents
According to court records, the confrontation on Oct. 22, 2024, began after Jordan returned to a house on Hernandez's property and confronted Rafael Alvarado, a legislative aide who had been assisting Hernandez as she prepared for an interview. The affidavit states that Alvarado tried to get away from the situation by taking refuge in a bathroom, but Jordan forced his way in and punched him multiple times. It further alleges that Jordan later came back holding a shard of broken glass while shouting threats. Alvarado was treated at UMC East for a concussion and cuts, according to documents obtained by KVIA.
Case timeline and arrest
Jordan was arrested in November 2024 on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and booked into jail, where records show he posted a $1,000 bond and was released the same day. A grand jury later indicted him, and he was formally arraigned as the case moved toward trial. Prosecutors had at one point set a jury trial date before shifting to the plea agreement now on the table, according to the El Paso Times.
What deferred adjudication means
Deferred adjudication is a form of community supervision in which a judge delays making a formal finding of guilt while a defendant follows court-ordered probation terms. If the defendant completes those terms, the court can dismiss the case without entering a conviction. State law generally limits how long misdemeanor deferrals can last, and violating any supervision terms can lead the court to proceed to adjudication and sentencing. The process is outlined in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Next steps
At the April hearing, prosecutors said the victim may deliver a victim-impact statement before the judge decides whether to accept the deal. If the agreement is approved and Jordan completes all court-imposed conditions, he would avoid a formal conviction in the case. Jordan and his attorney, Luis Yañez, declined to comment in court, and Yañez has previously challenged the criminal complaint, calling the allegations inaccurate, according to KVIA.
