In a dramatic turn of events, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of infamous Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo,” pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a Chicago federal court. The 38-year-old is accused of overseeing the illegal trafficking of massive amounts of drugs into the US, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl.
Guzman Lopez’s attorney, Jeffrey Lichtman, revealed that his client could potentially face the death penalty if convicted and has no plea agreement with the US government at the moment. Amidst swirling rumors and changing stories, the case has captured widespread attention.
Following a high-profile arrest in El Paso, Texas, Guzman Lopez made his first court appearance and is set to appear again on September 30. His father, “El Chapo,” is currently serving a life sentence in a federal prison after being extradited to the US in 2017.
The Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, who was arrested alongside Guzman Lopez, also pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges. The case continues to unfold with intense scrutiny and anticipation.
