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Judge Delays Joaquín Guzmán López Hearing to Dec. 1 in Chicago

Prosecutors have ruled out the death penalty, signaling narrower sentencing exposure as plea discussions continue.

Overview

  • The office of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman announced that the in-person appearance slated for November 13 has been postponed to December 1, 2025.
  • This is the second rescheduling, following an earlier change from September 15 to November 13.
  • Guzmán López faces U.S. charges that include trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, with allegations of leadership within the Sinaloa cartel and links to meth labs.
  • He surrendered to U.S. authorities on July 25, 2024 during negotiations toward a potential agreement, according to prior reports.
  • Related proceedings include brother Ovidio Guzmán López’s guilty plea in a separate case, which coverage notes as part of the broader legal strategy surrounding the family.