Judge Denies New Trial for Ex-Mexican Official Over Bribery Scheme

Genaro García Luna, convicted of protecting drug cartels, allegedly bribed inmates to support his retrial bid.

García Luna, former Mexican public security secretary, was convicted of accepting bribes from drug cartels.
He allegedly offered inmates up to $2 million to make false statements aiding his request for a new trial.
U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan found the bribery allegations credible and dismissed the retrial request.
Defense claims of witness misconduct and withheld evidence were also rejected by the judge.
García Luna faces a potential life sentence at his October 9 sentencing.