Judge orders arrest of ex-Green Beret tied to failed Venezuela raid after court no-show
October 31, 2025
A federal judge in Tampa has ordered the arrest of former Green Beret Jordan Goudreau after he failed to appear at a court hearing over whether he should be jailed for violating the terms of his release. Goudreau was charged last year with weapons smuggling tied to a failed 2020 plot to invade Venezuela and oust President Nicolas Maduro. He was freed on bond secured by filmmaker Jen Gatien’s $2 million dollar apartment, but she later accused him of threats and abuse. Prosecutors say Goudreau vowed not to return to prison and may flee the country. The judge issued the warrant after waiting 30 minutes for him to appear.