Thursday, July 18, 2019
Notorious Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo sentenced to life imprisonment
Mexican drug lord, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison plus 30 years.
Guzman was convicted of 10 charges in February, including international distribution of drugs, use of firearms and engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise. The 61-year-old once led a vast and violent criminal network spanning multiple continents. Along with a life sentence, the court ordered Guzman to pay $12.6 billion in forfeiture. Restitution will be determined at a later time.