A judge based in Texas authorized the transfer of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada from that state to Brooklyn, New York to face trial on drug trafficking charges before the judge Brian Cogan.
Since its appearance the July 25th in New Mexicothe co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel is detained in The StepTexas, where he had already had two initial hearings before the American justice system; he was one of the most wanted criminals in the neighboring country, which was offering a reward of 15 million dollars for him.
This Thursday, federal prosecutors in El Paso indicated that Zambada García would be charged with the charges he faces in the Eastern District New York, a court presided over by Brian Cogan, through whose bench passed the other historic founder of the cartel, Guzman Loera; there is no transfer date yet.
“El Mayo” has pleaded not guilty to the charges and, so far, his defense attorney, Frank Perez has not made any public comments on the matter.
Nine days ago, journalist Alan Feuer made the subject known through his X account (@alanfeuer):
“Drug lord ‘Mayo’ Zambada will soon be transferred from El Paso to face trial in Brooklyn, in the same court where his partner in crime was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.”
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Feuer based his report on “four people familiar with the matter.”
If true, the historic founder of the Sinaloa Cartel would be in the dock of Judge Brian Cogan, one of the most implacable magistrates in the US justice system, who sentenced to life imprisonment not only the former partner of Zambada García, but also a member of Al Qaeda.
Cogan, originally from Texas, is also known for having led the process against the Former Secretary of Security of Mexico, Genaro Garcia Lunawho is awaiting sentencing on drug-related charges.
According to Feuer’s sources, the case would be sent to Brooklyn because it is “stronger” in that court.
To date, Zambada García (76 years old) faces at least thirty charges related to drug trafficking dating back at least two decades.
On July 25, he and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of “The Chapitos“They appeared in New Mexico from Mexico and were detained by the Department of Justice.
Who is Brian Cogan?
Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1954was appointed as a district judge by the president George W. Bush he May 4, 2006 and began his term in June of that year; the Senate voted unanimously for his appointment.
Brian Cogan earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois in 1975, He later earned his doctorate in law from the Cornell Law School in 1979the same year in which he was an assistant to the judge Sidney M. Aronovitzin the court of Southern District of Florida.
Upon completion of his internship, Cogan became an associate at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLPbecoming a partner in 1988 and general counsel of the firm in 2008.
During that period he practiced commercial litigation, securities fraud, insolvency and cross-border litigation.
Prior to his appointment as a district judge, Brian Cogan served as vice president of the Mayor’s Committeeits function being the appointment of city bailiffs.
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The trial against “El Chapo”
Brian Mark Cogan In his work as a judge he has gained relevant precedents, such as having issued a sentence against Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, after the Mexican capo was extradited to US territory in 2017.
One of the most implacable decisions during the Guzmán Loera case was that the judge did not allow the total isolation in which the Cartel leader was being held to end.
Maintaining his firm stance, the measure was taken so that the boss would not have communication with the outside world and would seek to control the judicial process.
Judge Cogan also ordered the jury to refrain from viewing media coverage, citing that the jury might change its mind after viewing the proceedings.
Joaquín “El Chapo Guzmán” was sentenced to life imprisonment, plus 50 years in prison and the payment of a fine of 12.6 billion dollars.
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2024-08-20 21:09:30