Proceedings in the federal prosecution of former Susanville nurse practitioner Bradley Earl Reger continue under U.S. District Judge Dena M. Coggins, with court records outlining new trial deadlines following extensive pre-trial discovery.
Reger, 68, was initially arrested in July 2023 and subsequently indicted by a federal grand jury on July 20, 2023. He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in federal court in Sacramento. In September 2024, a grand jury returned a 12-count superseding federal indictment charging Reger with illicit sexual conduct abroad, transportation of minors with intent to engage in illegal sexual activity, and coercion and enticement.
Federal court records indicate that authorities have identified approximately 200 potential victims and up to 2,000 potential witnesses across multiple states and foreign countries, including Mexico, Poland, Alaska, and the Philippines.
Pre-Trial Discovery and Defense Motions
In previous court filings before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, Reger’s defense team emphasized the vast volume of evidence and witness lists requiring review.
Defense attorneys submitted pre-trial motions seeking accelerated witness list disclosures to manage the defense preparation. Federal judges noted that handling a case of this magnitude requires balancing comprehensive defense preparation with judicial economy. Recent defense filings include motions to continue proceedings to ensure adequate preparation time given the scope of the discovery materials.
Custody and Trial Schedule
Reger remains held in federal custody without bail at the Sacramento County Jail, where he has been detained since his arrest.
Following the reassignment of the case to District Judge Dena M. Coggins, the court issued a formal scheduling order establishing a Trial Confirmation Hearing and a tentative Jury Trial date in Sacramento. The defense team and federal prosecutors continue to address pre-trial evidentiary motions and scheduling stipulations ahead of the proceedings.
If convicted on the primary charges, Reger faces statutory penalties ranging up to life in prison. Federal law enforcement authorities continue to maintain a reporting portal for potential witnesses or victims connected to Reger’s historic involvement with medical clinics, church youth missions, and summer camps.
