Summary
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges in a U.S. court. He made a deal with prosecutors to avoid a life sentence by cooperating with authorities and paying an $80 million fine. The guilty plea means he will serve at least 10 years in prison.
Key Facts
- Joaquin Guzman Lopez is the son of drug kingpin El Chapo.
- He pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges in Chicago.
- He reversed his not guilty plea and made a deal with U.S. prosecutors.
- Under the deal, he will avoid a life sentence and pay $80 million.
- He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison.
- His plea deal includes no right to appeal his sentence.
- The charges against him are related to the Sinaloa Cartel's operations.
- His father, El Chapo, is serving a life sentence in the U.S.
