In a major US legal case, Joaquín Guzmán López, a leader in the Sinaloa drug cartel, has pleaded guilty to serious drug and crime charges. He is the son of the famous imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo." The plea happened in a Chicago court.
The 39-year-old man changed his plea from not guilty as part of a deal with prosecutors. This agreement means he will not get life in prison, but he must help the authorities. He admitted to organizing the production and shipment of many drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, into the United States. He also said he used corruption and violence for the cartel's business. His information even helped arrest another cartel leader.
His lawyer said the government has been fair. Guzmán López was arrested in Texas and now waits for his sentence. He will get at least 10 years in prison and must pay $80 million.
At the same time, in a New York City court, there was a separate hearing for a different man. Luigi Mangione, 27, is accused of murder. His lawyers are trying to stop key evidence from being used. They say the police found a gun and a journal without correctly reading him his rights. The prosecution says the journal is very important for their case.
Both cases show how the US justice system deals with very serious crimes. Guzmán López's help could damage the cartel further, while the evidence decision in New York could change Mangione's murder trial completely.