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Former El Chapo Attorney Secures Judge Position in Mexico, Sparking Controversy

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MEXICO CITY, Mexico — A lawyer who earned notoriety for representing notorious drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán has been elected to a judicial position, raising eyebrows in legal and political circles. This appointment highlights a controversial intersection of criminal defense and judicial authority in the Mexican legal system. The lawyer, who has not shied away from his high-profile past, won the judicial post after a competitive selection process that attracted considerable attention. Critics have voiced concerns about the implications of appointing someone with connections to organized crime, as it could undermine public trust in … Read more

Oklahoma Judge Affirms Ongoing Poultry Pollution Crisis in Illinois River Watershed Amidst 20-Year Legal Battle

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Oklahoma City, Okla. — A federal district judge announced Tuesday that the State of Oklahoma has offered sufficient evidence to demonstrate that poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed (IRW) has not significantly changed since the onset of a lengthy legal battle. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Gregory Frizzell highlighted that phosphorus from poultry waste continues to pose serious threats to the waters of the IRW and Lake Tenkiller. Although a final decision in this ongoing lawsuit has not yet been issued, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed optimism about reaching an agreement … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Trial for Milwaukee County Judge Facing Obstruction Charges Over Immigration Controversy

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MILWAUKEE — A federal judge has postponed the trial of a Milwaukee County judge who faces charges of obstructing immigration enforcement. The decision follows a request from Judge Hannah Dugan to have the charges against her dismissed. Dugan has been accused of assisting an undocumented immigrant in avoiding detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an incident at the Milwaukee County Courthouse in April. The federal judge presiding over the case aims to first address Dugan’s motion to dismiss the charges before proceeding with the trial. In a court filing with the … Read more

From Defense Attorney to Judge: El Chapo’s Former Legal Representative Elected in Groundbreaking Ciudad Juárez Elections

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Ciudad Juárez, Mexico — A former attorney for Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán has taken a seat as a judge in Ciudad Juárez following Mexico’s inaugural judicial elections. Silvia Delgado, 51, who previously defended the infamous drug lord, emerged as a notable figure in the election results released Tuesday. Delgado’s past role on Guzmán’s defense team — particularly during his time in Ciudad Juárez prior to his extradition to the United States in 2017 — has generated substantial controversy. Nonetheless, she garnered one of the highest vote tallies among the five women elected to serve as … Read more