Dossier
Frank A. Perez
Coverage of Frank A. Perez in the Nexus archive.
Sinaloa Cartelorganization2Ismael Zambada Garcíaperson1Brooklynplace1Joaquín Guzmán Lópezperson1Joaquín 'el Chapo' Guzmánperson1U.S. officialsorganization1drug traffickingtopic1Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Garcíaperson1Brian Coganperson1U.S. Bureau of Prisonsorganization1Federal Medical Center Butnerplace1Federal Medical Center Rochesterplace1Medical Center for Federal Prisoners Springfieldplace1
- Sinaloa cartel leader gets life sentence
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada García, a Sinaloa cartel leader, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges. The sentence includes a $15 billion forfeiture and is tied to trafficking at least 1.5 million kilograms of cocaine.
- 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.