New York — Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán has sent another handwritten letter to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, renewing his request to be extradited to Mexico and asking for a review of his life sentence.
The letter, dated May 26, is the 11th communication the former Sinaloa Cartel leader has sent to the U.S. judicial system since his conviction. It was addressed to Judge Brian Cogan, who presided over the trial that ended with Guzmán receiving a life sentence in 2019.
Written in English and filed under the “Pro Se” legal status — which allows a person to represent themselves — the letter argues that Guzmán’s rights were violated during his legal proceedings and asks the court to modify his sentence. The content, however, is described as confusing, similar to previous letters he has sent.
Guzmán also thanked the Brooklyn court officials for receiving and registering his documents.
Judge Cogan has previously dismissed Guzmán’s earlier requests, ruling that they lacked sufficient legal basis.
Guzmán is currently serving a life sentence at ADX Florence, a supermax federal prison in Colorado known for its extreme security measures. U.S. authorities consider him one of the most significant and dangerous drug traffickers ever prosecuted in the country, citing his criminal history and previous escapes from Mexican prisons.
