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Anonymous Suit Requests 'El Mayo's' Release from Prison Saying he Was 'Illegally' Taken From Mexico

El Mayo Zambada appeared in front of the judge in Texas in a wheelchair. (Credit: TXJS)

The capture of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada almost two months ago continues to dominate headlines, the latest one involving an anonymous lawsuit seeking to get him released from prison under the argument that he was "illegally taken" to the United States.

The document in question was filed before a court in Texas earlier this month and sought the drug lord be compensated with $30 million. The suit, which has already been rejected, repeats argument made by El Mayo following his capture.

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