Judge rejects El Chapo’s appeal, he will stay in solitary confinement
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
3:44 PM – Thursday, December 28, 2023
In a not-so-surprising outcome, notorious drug lord Joaquin Guzman, most well-known by his moniker “El Chapo,” lost his appeal to have the 2019 ruling that sentenced him to life in prison overruled by a U.S. court on Tuesday.
Judge Brian Cogan of the U.S. District Court rejected several arguments made in an attempt to overturn his convictions for the numerous offenses he committed, including running a criminal organization, conspiring to sell drugs, unlawful use of a firearm, and money laundering.
“Petitioner has not demonstrated adequate grounds for the appointment of counsel, so that motion is denied. His habeas corpus petition is also without merit, and it is therefore also denied,” Cogan wrote in his filing.
Guzman was named the “principal leader of a continuing criminal enterprise—the Mexican organized crime syndicate known as the Sinaloa Cartel” by the Justice Department back in 2019.
“Guzman Loera enforced his will and maintained control of his drug empire through an army of lethal bodyguards and a sophisticated communications network,” the Department of Justice (DOJ) wrote.
Guzman claimed that he was not given a fair opportunity to reach a plea deal.
However, Cogan denied this, writing in the most recent filing that even if Guzman’s claim was accurate, his attorney did not try to reach a settlement “because [the] petitioner didn’t want it to, and because the likelihood of obtaining a plea agreement was virtually nil.”
Furthermore, he asserted that it is impractical to believe that a plea deal was even possible in this case.
“This was perhaps the most notorious criminal prosecution of the decade, and the charges of which petitioner was convicted could well have resulted in the death penalty but for the terms of his extradition, which restricted the Government to seeking life imprisonment,” Cogan wrote.
“The top count of the indictment, the continuing criminal enterprise charge, of which petitioner was convicted, itself carried a mandatory life sentence. There is thus no reason to believe that petitioner would have obtained any better result than he did even if he wanted his attorneys to try to negotiate on his behalf, which he did not,” the judge added.
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How does the denial of El Chapo’s appeal serve as a message to other criminals?
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This ruling brings an end to the legal battles faced by El Chapo, who was once considered one of the most powerful and dangerous drug traffickers in the world. His arrest and subsequent conviction in 2019 marked a significant victory for law enforcement agencies in their fight against organized crime.
El Chapo’s empire was known for its violence and brutality, with the Sinaloa Cartel being responsible for countless deaths and the distribution of large quantities of illegal drugs across the United States and other countries. His capture and conviction were seen as a major blow to the operations of the cartel.
The denial of El Chapo’s appeal reaffirms the severity of his crimes and the justice system’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for their actions. Despite his attempts to argue for a fair opportunity and a plea deal, the court determined that his convictions and life sentence were justified.
It is important to note that this ruling not only serves as a message to other criminals but also sends a signal to law enforcement agencies and the public that no individual is above the law. The successful prosecution of El Chapo signifies the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating transnational organized crime.
While El Chapo may have lost his appeal, his legacy as one of the most notorious drug lords in history will live on. His story serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and the need for continued efforts to dismantle criminal organizations.
Overall, the denial of El Chapo’s appeal represents a significant victory for the justice system and a step forward in the global fight against organized crime. It sends a powerful message that individuals who engage in criminal activities will face the consequences of their actions, regardless of their status or reputation.
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