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Jury chosen for U.S. trial of Mexico's 'El Chapo'
Source: Reuters
U.S. LEGAL NEWS NOVEMBER 7, 2018 / 1:53 PM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO
Jury chosen for U.S. trial of Mexico's 'El Chapo'
Brendan Pierson
3 MIN READ
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Twelve New Yorkers were chosen Wednesday to sit on the jury that will decide the fate of accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, whose trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges begins next week.
Among the seven women and five men are at least three immigrants, three Spanish speakers and several people with ties to law enforcement. Almost all had heard of Guzman, but said they could be impartial.
“We are satisfied with the jury that has been selected,” Eduardo Balarezo, one of Guzman’s lawyers, told reporters.
The trial, which could last up to four months, is set to begin at the federal District Court in Brooklyn with lawyers’ opening statements next Tuesday.
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Jury chosen for U.S. trial of Mexico's 'El Chapo'
Brendan Pierson
3 MIN READ
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Twelve New Yorkers were chosen Wednesday to sit on the jury that will decide the fate of accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, whose trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges begins next week.
Among the seven women and five men are at least three immigrants, three Spanish speakers and several people with ties to law enforcement. Almost all had heard of Guzman, but said they could be impartial.
“We are satisfied with the jury that has been selected,” Eduardo Balarezo, one of Guzman’s lawyers, told reporters.
The trial, which could last up to four months, is set to begin at the federal District Court in Brooklyn with lawyers’ opening statements next Tuesday.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-mexico-el-chapo/jury-chosen-for-u-s-trial-of-mexicos-el-chapo-idUSKCN1NC2MI