Joaquin Guzman Pleads Not Guilty And Says He Doesn't Have A Deal With The Feds (8/1/24)

Beyond The Horizon

On July 17, 2024, Juan Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including drug trafficking and money laundering, in a federal court in Chicago. During the 15-minute arraignment, Guzmán López appeared before U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman, where he wore an orange prison jumpsuit and was shackled at the ankles. His plea was made through a translator. This court appearance follows his extradition from Mexico to the U.S., where he faces allegations of being involved in his father's extensive drug trafficking operations​.
Guzmán López, along with his brother Ovidio Guzmán López, is accused of being a significant player in the Sinaloa Cartel, continuing the operations after their father’s imprisonment. The U.S. government alleges that they were involved in the production and distribution of large quantities of fentanyl and other drugs into the United States. These actions have led to substantial indictments aimed at curbing the influence and operations of the Sinaloa Cartel.
The defense team for Guzmán López is expected to challenge the prosecution's evidence, which includes wiretaps, witness testimonies, and other forms of intelligence gathered over several years. The case is being closely watched as it represents a significant effort by U.S. authorities to dismantle one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world​.
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