Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a powerful leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, pleaded not guilty to narcotics trafficking charges, including murder plots and torture.
Outside court, Zambada's attorney Frank Perez stated that his client isn't contemplating a deal with the government, and expects the case to go to trial.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Francisco Navarro described Zambada as "one of the most, if not the most, powerful narcotics kingpins in the world," highlighting his longstanding leadership.
Zambada submitted a letter claiming he was kidnapped in Mexico and brought to the U.S. by Joaquín Guzmán López, illustrating the complexity of his case.
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