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Texas judge rejects DOJ request to prioritize 'El Mayo's' trial in New York City

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

A Texas judge has rejected a request by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prioritize the case against Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in New York City over the one she is handling.

Concretely, judge Kathleen Cardone of El Paso said there is no need to take imprisoned drug lord to New York City again after having an initial hearing where he was read the charges.

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