### Primary Article
#### ‘El Mayo’ To Be Transferred from Texas to New York, Lawyer Confirms; Brian Cogan To Preside
August 6, 2024 – Frank Perez, the defense attorney for Ismael Mario Zambada García, known as “El Mayo” and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, confirmed that the 76-year-old drug lord would be moved from El Paso, Texas, to Brooklyn, New York. He is set to stand trial under Judge Brian M. Cogan at the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Although the exact date of transfer hasn’t been decided, charges are already pending against “El Mayo” in the Eastern District of New York, the same court where his former partner, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, was sentenced to life imprisonment. Earlier, The New York Times reported that Zambada García would be tried in the same court where Guzmán was convicted in February 2019.
“The Mayo” has faced charges in the United States for over two decades, with additional cases in El Paso, Chicago, Washington D.C., and San Diego. The U.S. Department of Justice sees the Brooklyn case as strong and aims to avoid security risks associated with prosecuting him close to the Mexican border.
Several prosecutors involved in “El Chapo’s” trial are expected to return for “El Mayo’s” case, and Judge Cogan’s previous experience with similar cases will also come into play. The Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, which previously housed Guzmán, will likely accommodate “El Mayo,” mitigating security concerns.
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### Secondary Article
#### Additional Context on Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada’s Legal Troubles
As “El Mayo” Zambada prepares for his trial in New York, it’s essential to understand his extensive criminal history and previous legal battles in the United States. Zambada, a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel, has been an elusive target for U.S. law enforcement for decades.
**Broader Legal Challenges:**
– **Chicago:** Zambada was indicted on racketeering and drug trafficking charges, with U.S. authorities describing the Sinaloa Cartel as one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world.
– **Washington D.C.:** The nation’s capital saw charges relating to international drug trafficking and conspiracy to smuggle large quantities of narcotics into the United States.
– **San Diego:** Accusations include orchestrating numerous drug trafficking operations across the border and into California.
**Security Concerns:**
Zambada’s transfer to New York is also partly due to security issues. Authorities are keen to avoid holding Zambada in regions close to the Mexican border, which could expose the trial to interference or violent reprisals. The experience gained from “El Chapo’s” incarceration and trial will help to manage the risks associated with such a high-profile case.
**Prosecution Strategy:**
Much of the prosecution’s approach in Brooklyn is expected to mirror that of “El Chapo’s” trial, with returning prosecutors and familiar legal strategies. These tactics will ensure that the complexities of internal cartel operations and international drug trafficking networks are effectively presented before Judge Brian M. Cogan.
**Impact on the Sinaloa Cartel:**
The trial of “El Mayo” is poised to be another significant blow to the Sinaloa Cartel, following “El Chapo’s” conviction. Such high-profile prosecutions disrupt cartel operations and serve as critical victories for U.S. law enforcement efforts against international narcotics networks.
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