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USA Today
17-07-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Mexican President Sheinbaum sues El Chapo's American lawyer
The defamation lawsuit filed by Mexico's Legal Counsel of the Federal Executive comes in response to defense attorney Jeffrey Lichtman casting doubts on President Sheinbaum's efforts to fight corrupti CHICAGO — The government of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is suing El Chapo's American defense lawyer after the attorney cast doubts on her efforts to fight corruption and cartels. Sheinbaum told reporters in Mexico on July 15 that the country is suing Jeffrey Lichtman, a New York-based litigator best known for defending Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and his sons, Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquín Guzmán López. The defamation lawsuit comes in response to comments by Lichtman indicating that his Sinaloa Cartel clients could shed light on public corruption in Mexico connected to Sheinbaum's Morena political party. "Moral and political authority is required to govern Mexico, and to be worthy of our people. So, the certainty of that authority — my history speaks for me," Sheinbaum said. The agency that filed the suit is the Legal Counsel of the Federal Executive, or Consejero Jurídico del Ejecutivo Federal in Spanish, she said. Lichtman's remarks on Sheinbaum and other Mexican administrations came outside federal court in Chicago, where he was representing El Chapo's son Ovidio Guzmán López. In exchange for pleading guilty on charges including international drug trafficking and murder, Guzmán López is expected to cooperate with American authorities fighting cartels, including by sharing information on corrupt public officials. The longtime litigator mocked the Mexican president's response. "If this was anything more than political grandstanding to her base, Sheinbaum would sue me, a private American citizen, in an American courtroom instead of in Mexico where the lawsuit has no teeth," Lichtman told USA TODAY. "Why she felt the need to spend days denouncing me in part for representing clients charged with crimes, instead of addressing the many difficult issues her country faces is frightening — and very telling." Officials at the Mexican embassy in Washington, D.C., did not provide a copy of the lawsuit. What impact will the lawsuit have? Mexico's efforts to sue a private citizen in another country mark a rare if not unprecedented move, according to experts following the case. One Mexican scholar called it a "spectacle" that might wind up hurting Mexico more than the American attorney it's aimed at discrediting. "This all seems to be a show," Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, a George Mason University professor, told USA TODAY. "I do not think she is serious about this. It is just a spectacle … But the Trump administration wins overall and reinforces its false narrative of Mexico being a 'narcostate.'" President Donald Trump said as recently as July 16 that cartels have tremendous control over Mexico and its politicians. The president's comments came when he signed a bill extending tougher prison sentences for fentanyl trafficking. Correa-Cabrera, author of Los Zetas Inc.: Criminal Corporations, Energy, and Civil War in Mexico, also called Lichtman's comments a "spectacle." What did Lichtman say? The comments at the heart of the lawsuit came outside of a federal courtroom in Chicago, where Lichtman was representing El Chapo's son at a guilty plea hearing. Guzmán López is one of the Chapitos, or sons of the drug kingpin who took over the cartel after his arrest and extradition in 2017. Lichtman was answering questions from reporters in the Dirksen federal courthouse when he criticized Mexican President Sheinbaum for saying that the U.S. was negotiating with terrorists for making a deal with Guzmán López. "Far be it from me to defend the American government… they're not exactly my friends in these cases," said the lawyer who represented El Chapo in 2018. "That being said, the idea that the American government would include the Mexican government in any kind of American legal decision negotiation is absurd." Lichtman referenced public corruption cases in Mexico and cartel leaders where he says Mexican authorities "did nothing." Mexican authorities are essentially at war with cartels in parts of the country and attempts to arrest bosses have led to full-scale battles, including in capturing Guzmán López in 2023. Lichtman also responded in a post on social media to Sheinbaum's criticisms: "Some free advice: don't discuss my clients in a cheap effort to score political points unless you are prepared for my unfiltered response." Why is Mexico's Sheinbaum suing? President Sheinbaum's lawsuit against El Chapo's lawyer might not get anywhere in court but having Lichtman pay a fine might not actually be the goal, according to experts. "The Mexican government's president speaks to the Mexican citizenry and sends a message of authority, dismissing what the lawyer says," said Jesús Pérez Caballero, a researcher at El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, a college in Tijuana. "It's a way to preemptively quash any future news about the confessions made by detainees like Ovidio Guzmán." The lawsuit, Pérez Caballero said, is about undermining the credibility Lichtman is building for Guzmán López before his words become considered "common sense." Ultimately, Mexican authorities fear Guzmán López's account could become the default narrative for U.S. authorities, Pérez Caballero said. Guzmán López's brother and fellow Chapito Joaquin Guzmán López is also in U.S. custody. American authorities arrested him in El Paso, Texas in July 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in the Northern District of Illinois and is awaiting trial, according to federal officials.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Mini Crossword June 19 hints and answers: Every clue solved for today's puzzle
The New York Times Mini Crossword is known for its quick gameplay and clever clues. The June 19 puzzle featured fun wordplay, pop culture nods, and a few others that may have made you pause. Whether you got stuck or just want to check your answers, here's everything you need, starting with the hints. Across hints 1 Across: Electronics upgrade for the living room. Think about a tech item people often upgrade. It might involve a screen. 5 Across: Sneeze sound. It's a classic onomatopoeia. Everyone makes this sound when they sneeze. 6 Across: Common merch offering. A typical item you get at concerts or brand events. Easy to wear. 7 Across: Journalism is a noted one in 2025. This one's metaphorical. Think of an animal used in election coverage terms. 8 Across: The "L" of L.A.. L.A. stands for a two-word city name. What is the first word? Down hints 1 Down: Mathematician John for whom an equilibrium is named. This person was featured in the film A Beautiful Mind. Game theory expert. 2 Down: Word shouted into a canyon. Think of what sound comes back when you yell into an empty canyon. 3 Down: Spin round and round. A verb that describes circular motion. Think of a top or fast movement. 4 Down: Midsection of the body. It's not your limbs or your head — just the central part. 6 Down: Decides (on) democratically. A group does this to make choices. Common in elections. NYT Mini Crossword June 19 Across answers 1 Across: NewTV 5 Across: Achoo 6 Across: Shirt 7 Across: Horse 8 Across: Los NYT Mini Crossword June 19 Down answers 1 Down: Nash 2 Down: Echo 3 Down: Whirl 4 Down: Torso 6 Down: Votes
Los Angeles Times
19-06-2025
- Science
- Los Angeles Times
California condors are critically endangered, but the Los Angeles Zoo just hatched 10 healthy chicks
Earlier this month, wildlife enthusiasts were excited over a pair of young bald eagles that flew out of their nest for the first time, hovering high above Big Bear Lake. This week, the focus is on 10 condor chicks that were hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, making them eligible to be released into the wild to help restore the state's depleted condor population. 'This year's chicks will eventually help increase the genetic diversity of the wild population of condors,' Denise Verret, chief executive and director of the Los Angeles Zoo, said in a news release. 'This iconic species represents a conservation win for Los Angeles and for California.' Four of the chicks are being raised under a double-brooding method, which means two chicks are being raised at the same time by two surrogate California condors, according to the release. The Los Angeles Zoo was the first zoo to use this breeding technique. 'The L.A. Zoo's leadership in breeding California condors clearly demonstrates the marriage between conservation and animal husbandry,' Misha Body, deputy director of animal programs for the Los Angeles Zoo, said in the release. 'The care and well being that our animal care team provides continues to be innovative and advances the success of the condor program every year.' All of the chicks bred at the zoo are eligible to be released into the wild as part of the zoo's California Condor Recovery Program, although some of them may be held back for future breeding, the release states. Condors are under threat from lead poisonings and other toxins. According to a 2022 study, there were 40 DDT-related compounds — or chemicals that had made their way to the top of the food chain from contaminated marine life — found in the blood of wild California condors. There were only 22 California condors left on Earth when the California Condor Recovery Program started four decades ago. As of 2024, there were 561 condors, with 344 living in the wild. The species remains critically endangered.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
What Ryan Yarbrough's World Series journey meant in New York Yankees' win over Los Angeles Dodgers
What Ryan Yarbrough's World Series journey meant in New York Yankees' win over Los Angeles Dodgers (Image Source: Getty Images) Ryan Yarbrough played very well against his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in the New York Yankees' important 7-3 win over them on Sunday in Los Angeles. The emotional bond the left-handed pitcher had with his previous team helped him pitch one of his best games of the season. Yarbrough's performance of six innings, where he allowed just one run and struck out five batters, helped the New York Yankees avoid a series sweep and showed the great impact personal drive can have on an athlete Ryan Yarbrough's World Series ring ceremony added emotional intensity Ryan Yarbrough was presented with his Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship ring just two days before facing them as a pitcher, which gave Sunday's game a different emotional atmosphere. Brandon Gomes, general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, gave Ryan Yarbrough his championship ring during batting practice on Friday and thanked him for his efforts in the first half of the 2024 season. Being awarded the ring during the ceremony was a happy moment for Ryan Yarbrough, though he was not present for the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory over the New York Yankees in October 2024. Realising this just before playing against his former teammates inspired Ryan Yarbrough to increase his efforts. Mattingly's deep understanding of the Los Angeles Dodgers' offence and the excitement of getting a championship ring from the team that dropped him made him extremely motivated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find Affordable, Verified Used Cars Near You Used Cars Learn More Undo Having played against the opposition often, Ryan Yarbrough was able to use his knowledge from those 44 relief outings to win the game for his team. New York Yankees starter silenced Los Angeles Dodgers' most dangerous hitters It was most obvious when Ryan Yarbrough held back the Los Angeles Dodgers' main four batters: Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernandez, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith. Until they faced Yarbrough, these elite hitters had not failed to get a hit all season. During the first frame, seven hitters swung and missed at his sweeper and superstar Shohei Ohtani was completely confused by his different pitches in a five-pitch strikeout. New York Yankees fans are happy that their $2 million investment in Yarbrough has been so valuable, since he is now 3-0 and has an ERA of 2.83 through his first season with the team. Because he is 6-foot-5, he can pitch in ways that other batters have difficulty adjusting to, and his time as both a starter and reliever gives the team a lot of options. Ryan Yarbrough's play helped balance out an off-performance by Aaron Judge, who didn't get a hit, and Dionisio Jasson Dominguez's single that scored a run before he left due to a thumb injury. Also Read: Jac Caglianone set to make Kansas City Royals debut after dominating minor leagues Ryan Yarbrough's emotional victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers showcased how personal motivation can transform good players into dominant forces. His World Series ring served as both a reminder of past success and fuel for future achievements with the New York Yankees, proving that sometimes the best revenge is simply playing exceptional baseball when it matters most.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
2 elephants are being moved from the L.A. Zoo, and activists are concerned
A pair of aging elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo will soon receive new homes — but their destination is subject to intense scrutiny. During a Los Angeles City Council budget hearing on May 8, L.A. Zoo Director Denise Verret confirmed that the zoo planned to send Billy, 40, and Tina, 59, a pair of asian elephants who have called L.A. home for decades, to the Tulsa Zoo in Oklahoma. 'We plan to move the elephants and we plan to move the elephants when the time is ready,' Verret said to the council. Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez then backed Verret, saying it's her decision, and her decision alone. That decision, which did not receive input from the public or local government, has been met with concerns from activists who say Billy and Tina should spend the last years of their lives in a sanctuary, not another zoo. L.A. resident John Kelly announced earlier this month that he is suing the L.A. Zoo, alleging that in Tulsa, 'they are going to continue to suffer under the same inhumane conditions, and this is unacceptable,' Melissa Lerner, attorney for John Kelly, told KTLA's Gene Kang. The lawsuit has gained support from wildlife activists and even the 'Goddess of Pop' and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Cher, who backed the efforts on a post to X. On Thursday, a judge is expected to rule on an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order filed by Kelly, which would keep the elephants in L.A. as the legal process plays out. In a statement to KTLA, the L.A. Zoo said 'activist agendas and protests are rightfully not a consideration in decisions that impact animal care.' 'Both the Los Angeles Zoo and the Tulsa Zoo are accredited by the AZA, meaning they meet or exceed the high standards for animal care and wellbeing for all of their animals, including the elephants,' the statement reads in part. 'Ultimately, this decision, as is the case with all animal care decisions at the L.A. Zoo, is driven by the unwavering commitment to the health and wellbeing of the animals.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
