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Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Zambada Transferred to New York for Trial

Federal judge approves transfer of Ismael Zambada from Texas to New York to face multiple criminal charges.

  • Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was arrested in July alongside Joaquín Guzmán López, son of 'El Chapo.'
  • Zambada is accused of running a criminal enterprise, murder conspiracy, and drug trafficking.
  • He has pleaded not guilty to various charges in federal court.
  • The transfer follows Zambada's decision not to oppose federal prosecutors' request.
  • Further legal proceedings in Texas will occur after the New York trial concludes.
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