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Ovidio Guzman appeared in court in Chicago; Lawyers ask for more time to consider charges

  • June 18, 2024
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Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of Sinaloa cartel founder Joaquin.El Chapo“Guzman and the gang member”Los Chapitos‘, appeared in federal court in Chicago on Monday, June 17. During the hearings,

Ovidio Guzman appeared in court in Chicago;  Lawyers ask for more time to consider charges

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of Sinaloa cartel founder Joaquin.El Chapo“Guzman and the gang member”Los Chapitos‘, appeared in federal court in Chicago on Monday, June 17.

During the hearings, his defense asked for an extension to review the evidence presented against him, prompting the judge to set a new date for his next hearing.

Appearance of Guzman-Lopez aka ‘Mouse‘, argued before Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman in the Northern District Court of Illinois.

The hearing, which lasted less than 20 minutes, focused on several serious charges, including drug traffickingmoney laundering, possession of firearms and others.

According to US television, Guzman Lopez’s lawyers said they need to examine a large amount of evidence collected by the US government, including recordings and detailed reports. CBS.

Judge Coleman therefore scheduled the next hearing for October 1st at 10:15 am.

Ovidio Guzman Lopez pleaded not guilty in September 2023 after being extradited to the USA from Mexico. The charges against him stem from an alleged conspiracy to distribute large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana from Mexico to the United States between 2008 and 2021. In addition, he is charged with money laundering and illegal possession of firearms.

In addition to the Illinois charges, Guzman-Lopez faces other charges in various US jurisdictions, including the New York court where his father was convicted in 2019.

The extension requested by the defense will give Ovidio Guzman’s lawyers time to prepare their case while authorities continue to gather and present evidence to support the charges against him.

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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