Honduras Ties in Cocaine Conspiracy Trial

Judge Lewis A. Kaplan sentences Midence Oqueli Martinez Turcios to 21 years and 10 months.
Defense cites Trump's pardon, seeks 12-year term for Martinez.
Prosecutors allege Martinez conspired to import 5kg+ cocaine from 2004-2014 with Honduras trafficking group.
Martinez was involved in multiple murders, kidnappings, and torture.
Judge notes sentencing disparities but upholds law as his duty.

Law | Criminal | Drug

United States | Honduras

E. Jean Carroll | Lewis A. Kaplan | Midence Oqueli Martinez Turcios

1 month ago