Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ asks for medical prison facility for life sentence

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexican drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada asked a federal judge to serve his life sentence at a medical prison facility, according to documents ABC-7 obtained.

Zambada’s attorneys filed a memo that said he accepted his life sentence and mentioned the 76-year-old’s age-related health issues.

His attorney asked the court to recommend a federal medical center capable of providing long-term treatment. Documents redacted details about his health conditions, but said they’re likely to exacerbate as Zambada ages…

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