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Son of notorious cartel leader "El Chapo" to plead guilty in U.S. drug trafficking case
The son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" intends to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in the U.S., according to court documents filed Tuesday. Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez, along with his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the cartel known as the "Chapitos," or little Chapos, that exported fentanyl to the United States. The Chapitos and their cartel associates have allegedly used corkscrews, electrocution and hot chiles to torture their rivals while some of their victims were "fed dead or alive to tigers," according to a 2023 U.S. indictment. Ovidio Guzman Lopez's father is Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel who smuggled mountains of cocaine and other drugs into the United States for over 25 years. "El Chapo" is now serving a life sentence in a maximum security prison in the U.S. Ovidio Guzman Lopez was arrested in Mexico in 2023 and extradited to the United States. He was charged in federal court in Chicago with money laundering, drug and firearm offenses. Rumors had circulated in May that Ovidio Guzmán Lopez would plead guilty to avoid trial. He previously pleaded not guilty, but online court records indicate he is scheduled to appear in court on July 9 to change his plea as part of a deal with prosecutors. Court documents filed Tuesday indicate he intends to plead guilty after word of a possible deal was disclosed during an October hearing. Ovidio Guzman Lopez would be the first of the brothers to enter a plea deal. Joaquin Guzman Lopez is also in U.S. custody. He and another longtime Sinaloa leader, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, were arrested in July in Texas after they landed in the U.S. on a private plane. Joaquin Guzman Lopez has pleaded not guilty to charges including money laundering, drug dealing and conspiracy to distribute drugs. Zambada also pleaded not guilty. Federal prosecutors said in May they wouldn't seek the death penalty for Joaquin Guzman Lopez if he's convicted of multiple charges. The wife of "El Chapo" was released from prison in 2023 after she was sentenced to 36 months in prison following her 2021 arrest. The men's dramatic capture prompted a surge in violence in Mexico's northern state of Sinaloa as two factions of the Sinaloa cartel clashed. The conflict between the two factions, which has left more than 1,200 people dead, pits gang members aligned with Zambada against others loyal to El Chapo and his sons, who lead a faction called the "Chapitos." Federal prosecutors and Ovidio Guzman Lopez's attorney, listed in online court records as Jeffrey Lichtman, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Yahoo
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ESPN's reporter points out the key red flag that triggered the investigation into Malik Beasley: "When they move the odds and the bettors just keep betting it"
ESPN's reporter points out the key red flag that triggered the investigation into Malik Beasley: "When they move the odds and the bettors just keep betting it" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Malik Beasley is facing an investigation over claims he wagered on games he participated in. ESPN's David Purdum, who covers sports betting, explains what set off the alarm and how oddsmakers usually detect suspicious behavior. Advertisement "When bookmakers really are convinced that something untoward is going on," Purdum said on "The Dan Patrick Show," "When they move the odds. So, a prop bet may be over/under 2.5 for rebounds or whatever. Instead of moving, you know up to 4.5, they'll adjust the big on if you wanna bet the over, it may be -200." "When they adjust the odds and the bettors don't stop betting it, and just keep betting it even though these odds have moved against them, it is a major red flag," added Purdum. Beasley's suspicious activity As Purdum highlighted, as soon as bookmakers note this trend, they sometimes egregiously move the odds by design. If the bets still keep pouring in after moving the odds, it's usually a sign that somebody is trying to game the system. Advertisement Beasley's suspicious activity raised some eyebrows beginning in January 2024. He was still in the middle of a one-season stint with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he started 77 games and shot a 41 percent clip from deep. Last year, the NBA banned Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter for his participation in a similar gambling scandal. Reports indicate that Porter revealed information about his health status in advance to other bettors. It was also disclosed that he placed bets in at least 13 games using a friend's account. Although none of these 13 games involved the Raptors, the NBA has a strict no-gambling policy for players, coaches and employees. Advertisement Beasley's contract negotiations stalled because of the ongoing investigation. After making 319 three-pointers last season, second in the league behind Anthony Edwards (320), he was supposed to return to the Detroit Pistons on a multi-year deal. Related: "I rather get away from the game a little bit" - Michael Jordan on why he never saw himself becoming an NBA head coach The Internet doesn't let you play games Following Beasley's predicament, former NBA veteran Matt Barnes weighed in on the situation in the latest episode of the "All the Smoke" podcast. As Barnes observed, the Internet checked the receipts as soon as news of Beasley's possible gambling involvement surfaced. "All these little videos are coming up. This MFer got a rebound and went Game 7 speed and dunked the ball when they were down nine," Barnes said, sounding puzzled by Beasley's alleged illegal activity. "He looked stressed out right before. The Internet doesn't let you play games." Advertisement "This gambling s***, I don't get it. You're getting too much money in this game to jeopardize that," he added. Gambling on relatively small bets for a player making millions feels like an unnecessary risk with outsized consequences. The risk-reward calculus doesn't make any sense. The NBA has already clarified that any proven involvement in betting, especially on one's own games, would be akin to a death sentence for one's career. Yet, there it goes again. Beasley's situation echoes that reality. After a strong shooting season and a likely eight-figure payday ahead, he now finds himself in limbo over wagers that pale in comparison to his potential earnings. It's a steep price to pay for something that never should have been worth the gamble. Related: "People don't know how strong that guy is" - Kevin McHale on Larry Bird's most underrated trait as a player This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Associated Press
3 hours ago
- Associated Press
Son of ‘El Chapo' to plead guilty in US drug trafficking case
CHICAGO (AP) — The son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' intends to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in the U.S., according to court documents filed Tuesday. Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez, along with his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the cartel known as the 'Chapitos,' or little Chapos, that exported fentanyl to the United States. Ovidio Guzman Lopez's father is Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel who smuggled mountains of cocaine and other drugs into the United States over 25 years. Ovidio Guzman Lopez was arrested in Mexico in 2023 and extradited to the United States. He was charged in federal court in Chicago with money laundering, drug and firearm offenses. He previously pleaded not guilty, but online court records indicate he is scheduled to appear in court on July 9 to change his plea as part of a deal with prosecutors. Court documents filed Tuesday indicate he intends to plead guilty after word of a possible deal was disclosed during an October hearing. Ovidio Guzman Lopez would be the first of the brothers to enter a plea deal. Joaquin Guzman Lopez is also in U.S. custody. He and another longtime Sinaloa leader, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, were arrested in July in Texas after they landed in the U.S. on a private plane. Joaquin Guzman Lopez has pleaded not guilty to charges including money laundering, drug dealing and conspiracy to distribute drugs. Zambada also pleaded not guilty. The men's dramatic capture prompted a surge in violence in Mexico's northern state of Sinaloa as two factions of the Sinaloa cartel clashed. Federal prosecutors and Ovidio Guzman Lopez's attorney, listed in online court records as Jeffrey Lichtman, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
