El Chapo Found Guilty

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Mexican crime lord, well known as El Chapo, was found guilty on all accounts at his drug-trafficking trial on the 12th of February.  El Chapo, who's real name is Joaquín Guzmán, is responsible for the all-powerful Sinaloa drug cartel which is said to be the biggest supplier of drugs in the United States. Guzmán was arrested in January 2016 after escaping Mexican prison through a tunnel five months earlier. 

 The jury consisted of eight women and four men who deliberated for several days before convicting Guzmán for charges related to drug smuggling, murder, money laundering,  and weapon possession. The verdict took place in a Brooklyn, New York courtroom this past Tuesday. Guzmán now faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole. However, Guzmán's lawyers do plan to appeal the verdict. 

While leaving the courtroom Guzmán locked eyes with his wife Emma Coronel and appeared to be holding back his tears (as seen below). 
Image result for el chapo crying

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