Federal prosecutors in the US announced that they will not seek the death penalty for Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of notorious drug lord El Chapo, if found guilty on drug trafficking charges. The brief notice filed in court did not explain this decision. Guzman Lopez, indicted in 2023 and known for leading the Sinaloa Cartel after his father's extradition in 2017, has pleaded not guilty to the five serious charges, one of which could potentially carry a death sentence. His lawyer welcomed the prosecution's stance as a reasonable one, indicating hope for resolution of the charges.
Federal prosecutors have decided not to pursue the death penalty against Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of El Chapo, if he is found guilty at trial.
The decision announced by federal prosecutors indicates a significant shift in approach, especially given the severe nature of the charges Guzman Lopez faces.
Guzman Lopez's lawyer expressed satisfaction with the prosecutors' decision, emphasizing it as a correct course before addressing the charges against his client.
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, indicted alongside his brothers, faces serious charges after rising to power within the Sinaloa cartel following his father's imprisonment.
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