CRIMEJul 10 · 00:25 UTCMEXICO NEWS DAILYMND Staff

Cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ Zambada says he’ll accept a life sentence, but asks for medical care

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a Sinaloa Cartel leader, has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges and will accept a life sentence but requests incarceration in a U.S. prison equipped to address his health issues. His lawyer, Frank A. Perez, has asked the court to recommend a suitable facility.

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Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada GarcíapersonSinaloa CartelorganizationFrank A. PerezpersonBrian CoganpersonU.S. Bureau of PrisonsorganizationFederal Medical Center ButnerplaceFederal Medical Center RochesterplaceMedical Center for Federal Prisoners Springfieldplace

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