Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán2 of “Los Chapitos”, have not yet reached a plea agreement with the EU Taxation to avoid his trial; Their next hearings will be held separately.
This Tuesday in Chicago, a hearing was held in the case against the children of “El Chapo” Guzmanwho face charges of drug trafficking, in particular fentanylthe EU.
At the appearance presided over by the judge Sharon Johnson they didn’t show up “The Mouse” y “El Güero” because the weather conditions hindered their transfer; your defender Jeffrey Lichtman He participated in the relief via telephone.
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According to the reporter Jesus Garciaduring the hearing the assistant prosecutor, Andrew Connor Erskine, commented that:
“The last time we were before the tribunal“We already reported that we have begun working to resolve the case before reaching a trial.”
At the same time, he indicated that “El Ratón” is also accused in the Southern District of New Yorkso they work together with their defense to resolve your case, including:
“We have started to try to explore whether there could be a overall resolutiona plea agreement that covers both cases.”
Both parties agree to seek a plea agreement for the children of the founder of the Sinaloa Carteland therefore, the following hearings are scheduled for February 27 (Ovid) and March 19 (Joaquín); If the agreement advances, “El Ratón” and “El Güero” could participate in trials against other drug lords.
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‼️Ovidio Guzmán López and his brother Joaquín have NOT yet reached an agreement with prosecutors on accusations of drug trafficking, mainly fentanyl.
👉 Ovidio Guzmán has accusations in NY and a “global” agreement is being sought.
👉 His guilty plea could help the case… pic.twitter.com/OHkdMx63Jf— Jesús García 🐦 (@JesusGar) January 7, 2025
The conversations between “Los Chapitos” and the US authorities became relevant after the appearance and arrest of “El Güero” and “El Mayo” Zambadain El Paso, Texas (July 25).
In the interim, this January 15 but in the Eastern District Court of New Yorkk, “El Mayo” will appear before the judge Brian Cogan for the trial against him for drug trafficking.
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