Wife of "El Chapo" expected to plead guilty to helping him run his multi-billion dollar drug empire
June 9, 2021 / 4:33 AM
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El Chapo's wife arrested on drug charges
The wife of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" is expected to plead guilty this week to charges stemming from her alleged assistance in helping him run his multi-billion dollar empire, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News Investigative Unit senior producer Pat Milton.
Her anticipated plea was first reported by The New York Times, which also cites a person familiar with the matter. It was also confirmed by Agence France-Presse.