Justice Department Retreats on Death Penalty for Notorious Mexican Cartel Leaders
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced it will not pursue the death penalty against infamous cartel bosses Mayo Zambada, Caro Quintero, and Carrillo Fuentes—raising tough questions about America’s resolve in the war on drugs.
In a surprising move, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) declared it will no longer seek capital punishment against three of Mexico's most notorious drug lords: Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, Rafael Caro Quintero, and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes. This reversal comes amid ongoing trials that have captured national attention and tested America’s commitment to confronting cross-border crime.Is America Softening on Cartel Kingpins?On Tuesday, federal prosecutor Joseph Nocella Jr. formally informed three judges in the Eastern District of New York that Attorney General Pam Bondi authorized the withdrawal of death penalty requests for each defendant. Earlier this year, DOJ had signaled a...
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