OK -#Honduras case sentencing of drug trafficker Geovanny Fuentes Ramirez, connected to now sanctioned ex-Prez JOH. His lawyers that he get only 40 years. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below 
Geovanny Fuentes is speaking, saying he is innocent, that his case shouldn't have had the same number as US v Victor Hugo Diaz Morales. Judgr Castel is listening, apparently researching on his computer
Geovanny is naming co-defendants, the Salgueros, saying he is not mrntioned in those cases.
(He appears to be crying)
(He appears to be crying)
Judge Castel: Twelve jurors convicted you. You had 3 lawyers. There was substantial evidence. Today is for srntencing. You are free to appeal to 3 judges. But I urge you to focus on sentencing
Fuentes: The US Attorney fabricated this case. I had 4 more pages to read to you. I am being denied my right to a defense. I am in lockdown for COVID and fighting
CJA lawyer Burke: You and repeating yourself. Talk about yout family.
Fuentes: I miss my family.
Fuentes: I miss my family.
Fuentes: I am a family man.
(Now he is crying). We the weak placed our faith in the US. There is a divine law.
Assistant US Attorney: He was a key player in a state sponsored drug conspiracy that has plagued Honduras. He had a lab. He was a sicario.
(Now he is crying). We the weak placed our faith in the US. There is a divine law.
Assistant US Attorney: He was a key player in a state sponsored drug conspiracy that has plagued Honduras. He had a lab. He was a sicario.
AUSA: He worked with the Sinaloa Cartel. He tortured a police officer. He partnered with now former president Juan Orlando Hernandez.
AUSA: He bribed JOH, and partnered with him to put drugs up the nose of the gringos. He deserves life in prison.
Judge Castel: For well over 5000 kilos of cocaine, I am sentencing you. You were violent.
Judge Castel: For well over 5000 kilos of cocaine, I am sentencing you. You were violent.
Judge Castel: He killed the police officer who raided his coke lab, torturing him to find out if his money launderer had been implicated. 40 years is not just punishment. I sentence Fuentes Ramirez to life imprisonment plus 30 years.
Defense: Can he serve it in prison in Florida?
Judge Castel: I'll make that recommendation. Try to make things right to your family. Adjourned. Story soon on InnerCityPress.com
Judge Castel: I'll make that recommendation. Try to make things right to your family. Adjourned. Story soon on InnerCityPress.com
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