2024-07-29 23:28:46
Ismael “The May” Zambada declared himself “not guilty“in his first hearing before the US Justice Department.
This Friday, less than 24 hours after announcing his arrest, along with Joaquin Guzman Lopezone of the sons of “El Chapo” Guzmán, by North American authorities, the co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel He appeared before a court in El Paso, Texas, where he appeared accompanied by his lawyer Frank A. Perezand pleaded “not guilty” to the charges.
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“El Mayo” aged 76 was one of the most wanted drug lords in the US, he faced charges and was in a process fast track in which he waived an audience to set a date for him bail He will therefore remain in prison until the start of his trial.
According to local media, Ismael Zambada appeared before the Western District Court of Texas accompanied by A. Perezaround 8 a.m.; the defense attorney said that his client was taken by force.
In court, his lawyer presented a document stating that:
“I wish to enter my appearance as appointed counsel for the above-named defendant in this cause. I understand that it is my duty to continue to represent the above-named defendant in connection with all matters pertaining to this cause and in connection with all proceedings related thereto in this Court; unless and until, upon my filing of a written motion, I am relieved by Order of the Court.”
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Although the charges for his first hearing have not yet been announced, last night the Department of Justice reported that both he and one of the “chapitos“They were wanted for the crimes of manufacturing and trafficking fentanyl to the US.
Zambada faces charges in at least these jurisdictions: Illinois, Texas, New York and the District of Columbia; The arraignment hearing is scheduled for July 31..
Regarding his arrest, the Mexican government said it is awaiting details from the United States, and that it does not know whether it was an arrest or a surrender.
So far, the governments of both countries indicate that the plane that took them to Santa TeresaTexas, departed from HermosilloSonora.
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2024-07-29 23:28:46