Judge orders anonymous jury in ‘El Chapo’ trial, citing dangers including the drug lord’s use of hitmen ‘to carry out thousands of acts of violence’

By TOM HAYS, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman will have an anonymous jury at his U.S. trial later this year. In a written order, U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan agreed with prosecutors who argued that withholding the names of jurors was needed to address any fears that … Continue reading Judge orders anonymous jury in ‘El Chapo’ trial, citing dangers including the drug lord’s use of hitmen ‘to carry out thousands of acts of violence’