The EU Taxation considered that, for now, Frank Perezlawyer for “El Vicentillo” can defend his father, “El Mayo” Zambada.
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This was made known in a letter sent by the Prosecutors of the case, against the historical founder of The Sinaloa Cartel, to Judge Brian Cogan.
In the document, the Prosecutor’s Office indicates that, for the moment, he does not see a clear conflict of interest in that Pérez, who represented Vicente Zambada Niebla defend “El Mayo” but that:
“If the case moves forward to trial, and especially if at that time it appears likely that Zambada Niebla could be called to testify against the defendant, the government will request a new hearing to determine whether the conflict can still be waived at that time.”
At the same time, the accusing party points out that there is no “imminent” date for the start of the trial against the compadre of “El Chapo” Guzmánand insists that, for the moment, he does not see a conflict of interest in father and son sharing a defender.
The “Vicentillo” Zambada
In 2013, Vicente Zambada Niebla pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering in a court of EU, which earned him the reduction of his sentence and becoming a protected witness of EU.
“El Vicentillo” was key in the trial against “El Chapo” Guzmán, and other processes against members of the Sinaloa Cartel; The conflict of interest being handled is related to the fact that the former defendant Pérez may reveal information that was handled in your attorney-client relationship.
The next hearing Zambada García is scheduled for January 2025; In his last appearance (October) “El Mayo” pleaded not guilty to the charges. 17 charges against himamong which are fentanyl trafficking.
Against Zambada García the Prosecutor’s Office asked the judge Brian Cogan -he who condemned perpetuates Guzman Loera– analyze the death penalty against him.
On July 25, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada appeared on El Paso, Texasand was detained by personnel of the Department of US State; From the next day, the Mexican Government, both headed by the former president Lopez Obrador like that of the president Claudia Sheinbaum, is awaiting a report on the events.
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