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[Síguenos ahora también en WhatsApp. Da clic aquí] Mexican brothers Ovid And Joaquin Guzmanaccused of drug trafficking, like his father ‘El Chapo’ Guzmanserving a life sentence in the United
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Mexican brothers Ovid And Joaquin Guzmanaccused of drug trafficking, like his father ‘El Chapo’ Guzmanserving a life sentence in the United States are in negotiations with the US Attorney’s Office in Chicagobut the conditions are unknown, as his defense confirmed this Monday.
The agreement of these two brothers, known as “Chapitos‘, and the prosecutor’s office will mean admitting guilt and cooperation with the authorities in exchange for reduction of sentenceas have other drug traffickers brought to justice in the United States. Some have already been released from prison.
Ovidio Guzman, extradited to the United States in September 2023 and known as “Mouse‘, attended a 15-minute hearing in Chicago federal court this Monday as part of the case against him with a view to trial if a preliminary plea agreement is not reached.
On July 23 of this year, two days before his brother Joaquin arrived in the United States, accompanied Ismael El Mayo Zambadaco-founder Sinaloa Cartel along with his father, Joaquín “El Chapo”, Guzmán Loera, his name ceased to appear on the list of federal prisoners, and his whereabouts were unknown.
It was revealed shortly afterwards that he was still in custody and today he reappeared in an orange prison uniform for a hearing where it emerged that he and his younger brother were already negotiating a settlement.
Prosecutor Andrew Erskine told Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman that both sides were in advanced discussions “settle this case before trialand that they hope to get more information about a possible agreement at the next hearing in January, according to media reports.
His lawyer Jeffrey Lichtman, who is also defending his brother Joaquin and defended his father, admitted for the first time that Los Chapitos, who lead the Sinaloa cartel after their father’s arrest and conviction, are in negotiations with the US governmentrepresented by the prosecutor’s office.
Ovidio Guzman, 34, is charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs and participating in a criminal enterprise. drug export to the United States, engage in financial transactions with proceeds of illegal activities, and illegally use and carry firearms, to which he pleaded not guilty.
While his 38-year-old brother Joaquin was charged with drug traffickingmoney laundering and weapons law violations, crimes to which he also pleaded not guilty.
At today’s hearing, Ovidio, assisted by an interpreter, told the judge there was no conflict in Lichtman defending him at the same time as his brother.
As long as one brother does not testify against the other, there is no conflict in the fact that he represents both, the lawyer later explained to reporters and assured that so far there have been no objections from the government.
Although it has not been determined that Los Chapitos’ cases will be consolidated, the judge summoned the brothers together for their next hearing, which she scheduled for January 7 at 11 a.m.
Lichtman, speaking to reporters after the hearing, noted that his clients remain in custody in the United States and that their transfer from Chicago prison This happened due to security issues
He also clarified that negotiations are just beginning.
EFE
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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