In new York, will judge the bloody drug Lord El Chapo

The leader of the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel Joaquin El Chapo Guzman will face U.S. court on charges in dozens of killings, as well as in the importation of over 200 tons of cocaine.

To the person of El Chapo, who is in Mexico managed to escape from prison, attracted the attention of the media and the public. Hearings on his case to begin today, November 5, and the court is challenging the process of jury selection.

According to prosecutors, heading the Sinaloa Cartel, Guzman was ordered to kill anyone who stood in his way, so the names of most of the witnesses excluded from court documents. These people should be protected, because the cooperation with the court can cost them their lives. The judge also agreed with the proposal of prosecutors to preserve anonymity of all jurors.

Recall that in 2017 Guzman pleaded not guilty on any of the charges. Introductory speech on the case will probably be held on November 13.

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