Human rights groups called the punishment far too severe and raised questions about due process.
Tag: Drug Abuse and Traffic
Amsterdam Has a Message for Male British Tourists: ‘Stay Away’
In an ad campaign aimed at British men between 18 and 35, the Dutch capital threatens fines for visitors who are looking for a “messy night.”
Retrial Ordered for Americans Convicted in Italian Officer’s Killing
The case of the two men, Finnegan Elder and Gabriel Natale Hjorth, who were both sentenced to more than two decades in prison, will now be sent to a new appeals court.
Mexico’s Ex-Top Security Official Is Convicted of Cartel Bribery
A Brooklyn jury found Genaro García Luna guilty of taking millions of dollars from the Sinaloa drug cartel when he was in charge of Mexico’s bloody war on organized crime.
Mexico’s Ex-Top Security Official Is Convicted of Cartel Bribery
A Brooklyn jury found Genaro García Luna guilty of taking millions of dollars from the Sinaloa drug cartel when he was in charge of Mexico’s bloody war on organized crime.
Corruption Trial of Mexican Ex-Lawman Ripples Beyond Courtroom
As prosecutors close their case against Genaro Garciá Luna, the eventual verdict will be felt by Mexican officials and among U.S. agents who work there.
Amsterdam Bans Marijuana Smoking on Streets of Red-Light District
The new regulations, which will take effect in mid-May, were introduced in response to complaints from residents about disruptive tourists.
Felipe Calderón, Former Mexican President, Accused of Supporting Sinaloa Cartel
The accusation, which was quickly denied, was made by a former Mexican official at the trial in Brooklyn of Mexico’s former top security chief.
Four Takeaways From Corruption Trial of Genaro Garcia Luna, Former Mexican Lawman
Jurors at the trial of Genaro García Luna have heard about murders, kidnappings, drug shipments and accusations of bribes paid by the Sinaloa drug cartel.
Mexican Ex-Lawman Took Money From Cartels He Pursued, Prosecutors Say
Genaro García Luna is accused of helping traffickers move drugs to the United States. But his defense says he is being targeted by the men he helped to send to prison.