Drug lord El Chapo found guilty on all 10 counts

El Chapo.
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Infamous drug lord Joaquín Guzmán, also known as "El Chapo," was found guilty Tuesday in a federal court of all 10 counts against him, including narcotics trafficking and engaging in a criminal enterprise, CNN reports.

This came at the conclusion of a nearly three month long trial in Brooklyn, New York, during which prosecutors ran through stunning details about Chapo's Sinaloa Cartel, including accounts of "unspeakable tortures and ghastly murders," according to CNN. The case against him included testimony from 56 witnesses.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.