U.S. seeks to move "El Mayo" case to federal court in Brooklyn
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, known as a top leader and co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, faces charges in multiple U.S. locales.
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Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, known as a top leader and co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, faces charges in multiple U.S. locales.
The Sinaloa cartel founder says he's suffering "psychological torment" in a prison dubbed the "Alcatraz of the Rockies."
The federal jail in New York City where wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein took his own life is on lockdown as authorities try to determine whether someone smuggled a gun inside one of the most secure federal jails in the country.
Guzman was convicted in February of all 10 federal counts against him, following an 11-week trial.
The federal government said in papers filed Wednesday the court should sentence Joaquin Guzman to the statutory mandatory minimum of life imprisonment plus an additional 30 years.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman reportedly wants to workout.
The defense team for Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman said it will seek a new trial in light of "misconduct" on the part of several jurors who allegedly followed media accounts of the case.
Prosecutors say he is responsible for smuggling at least 200 tons of cocaine into the United States and using violence to protect his turf.
In newly unsealed documents, one witness told authorities Guzman had sex with underage girls - some as young as 13 - after he had them drugged.
According to papers made public late Friday, a key government cooperator told authorities Joaquin Guzman had him drug girls as young as 13 before Guzman had sex with them
The defense rested its case Tuesday after calling just one witness, an FBI agent who was questioned about a report he wrote on a debriefing of one of the cooperators who testified against Guzman.
Alex Cifuentes spoke about the alleged bribe to former President Enrique Pena Nieto while being cross-examined at Guzman's murder and drug conspiracy trial in New York.
Prosecutors are accusing the wife of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman of making phone calls from within the Brooklyn courthouse, possible putting people in danger.
A juror had to be excused for an unknown reason shortly before they were set to start.
A jury of seven women and five men are to hear opening statements Tuesday.
The man admitted at jury selection on Tuesday that he asked a court officer to help him get the autograph.
Guzman is accused of running a massive drug trafficking operation, along with money laundering, kidnapping and murder.
The upcoming trial of accused drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman could be moved from Brooklyn to Manhattan.
A U.S. judge has given permission for a psychologist to examine Joaquin "El Chapo'' Guzman behind bars.
A judge in New York has refused to guarantee that private lawyers seeking to represent Mexican drug lord and escape artist Joaquin "El Chapo'' Guzman will get paid.
Guzman answered the judge's questions through an interpreter Friday. He spent half the hearing looking across the courtroom at his wife, who smiled and waved to him as she entered.
Witnesses told Reuters the plane flew low over the hospital and the man was thrown out.
An official with Amnesty International wants to interview Mexican drug lord Joaquin ``El Chapo'' Guzman about allegations he's being mistreated in the high-security wing of a federal jail that's housed mobsters and terrorists.
Guzman, 59, was brought to the United States in January to face charges that he oversaw a multi-billion dollar international drug trafficking operation responsible for murders and kidnappings.
Guzman, who has repeatedly been imprisoned and escaped in Mexico, appeared Friday in a federal court in Brooklyn.
Francisco Lindor homered in the third, Brandon Nimmo added a two-run single in the fourth and Juan Soto drove in two runs as New York backed Clay Holmes, and the Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
Alonso Martínez scored a hat trick with a boost from a new teammate and New York City defeated Dallas 4-3 on Friday night.
J.T. Realmuto followed the Yankees' ninth error in four games with a tiebreaking, three-run drive in a four-run seventh inning, lifting the Phillies over New York 12-5 on Friday night.
The Massapequa school district on Long Island is asking for President Trump's help in their fight to keep their team name and mascot — the Chiefs.
Robert McCain is back behind bars after he was paroled in 2021, decades after the murder of 16-year-old Paula Bohovesky in Pearl River.
The Massapequa school district on Long Island is asking for President Trump's help in their fight to keep their team name and mascot — the Chiefs.
Robert McCain is back behind bars after he was paroled in 2021, decades after the murder of 16-year-old Paula Bohovesky in Pearl River.
A Bronx family is grieving and the FDNY is in mourning after an off-duty firefighter was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday.
A 65-year-old woman who was struck by a stray bullet while running errands in Brooklyn is afraid the shooter is still out there.
Days after an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent was shot in New York City, one of the two suspects appeared before a federal judge.
It was an extremely active day for weather across the Tri-State Area on Friday, with record-breaking heat and severe thunderstorms.
The heat and humidity build Thursday into Friday, and some areas could flirt with heat warning criteria by Friday afternoon.
The humid weather returns to NYC today, along with the risk of some severe storms.
NYC remains under a heat advisory today, as high temperatures hit the 90s and feel more like triple digits.
There's a flood watch for northwestern parts of New Jersey, where communities are still cleaning up from Monday's storm.
It was an extremely active day for weather across the Tri-State Area on Friday, with record-breaking heat and severe thunderstorms.
Haddonfield, New Jersey Little League baseball player Marco Rocco was allowed to play Thursday night in his team's first state tournament game.
George Santos, the disgraced former congressman from New York, surrendered to a federal prison in New Jersey to begin his sentence.
A child was killed and two others were injured, along with their mother, after they were hit by a car in Oakland, New Jersey, on Thursday afternoon.
Health officials in one New Jersey town sent out a public health alert after a raccoon recently attacked some residents.
The Massapequa school district on Long Island is asking for President Trump's help in their fight to keep their team name and mascot — the Chiefs.
The man accused of shooting a Suffolk County police officer appeared in court Friday, as the wounded officer was released from the hospital.
George Santos, the disgraced former congressman from New York, surrendered to a federal prison in New Jersey to begin his sentence.
The 2025 Ryder Cup is set for late September at Bethpage Black, and anticipation for the event couldn't be higher.
The officer was shot in the face and treated at Stony Brook University Hospital, where he is now in stable condition, police say.
Adams is facing fierce resistance from the City Council as members seek to stop him from expanding the role of federal immigration agents in the city.
Experts say they're bewildered by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's decision to interview Ghislaine Maxwell.
President Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union's 27 member countries if no trade deal is reached by Aug. 1.
George Santos, the disgraced former congressman from New York, surrendered to a federal prison in New Jersey to begin his sentence.
CBS News New York is following up on an investigation it did last year on housing discrimination complaints mishandled by the state.
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
Keith McAllister, 61, died after he entered an MRI room at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury last week while a scan was in progress.
Caregiving is a tough job that affects everyone, regardless of their celebrity or financial status. That's why some big names are using their platforms to help others who are going through the same thing.
Nassau County declared an imminent public health threat Monday over the spread of rabies among wild animals.
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in New York City, but no human cases have been reported in the city so far in 2025.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman appeared in the opening number of the hit Broadway musical.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
"Feels So Good" is a staple on most smooth-jazz radio stations and has been called one of the most recognized melodies.
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Francisco Lindor homered in the third, Brandon Nimmo added a two-run single in the fourth and Juan Soto drove in two runs as New York backed Clay Holmes, and the Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
Alonso Martínez scored a hat trick with a boost from a new teammate and New York City defeated Dallas 4-3 on Friday night.
J.T. Realmuto followed the Yankees' ninth error in four games with a tiebreaking, three-run drive in a four-run seventh inning, lifting the Phillies over New York 12-5 on Friday night.
The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies for prospects, a person familiar with the deal said.
Jets quarterback Justin Fields returned to practice a day after being carted off the field and avoiding a more serious injury, the team said.
NYC's Summer Streets return for 2025, starting in Queens and Staten Island where several blocks will be shut down to vehicle traffic.
Neighbors call for faster repairs after beloved Brooklyn pool shut down for most of the season. NYC Parks blames ruptured water line and slow part delivery.
Neighbors in Jackson Heights, Queens have been rallying against the sale of a piece of St. Mark's Episcopal Church property.
After two pedestrians were killed in a hit-and-run, traffic safety advocates are urging the city to act on long-promised safety upgrades along Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor.
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast in Williamsburg culminated Sunday with the lifting of the Giglio, an 80-foot tower carried by more than 100 men in celebration of faith, family, and heritage.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Two officers were punched while trying to arrest two people and a third officer was struck in the head in Brooklyn, according to police.
In all, 22 miles of streets will be closed to cars in all five boroughs over five weekends this summer. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
As the president prepares to meet with European leaders overseas, attention here remains on Ghislaine Maxwell and the Jeffrey Epstein case. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
NYC health officials said five people were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem.
