Brian Cogan
Brian Cogan is a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, known for presiding over high-profile cases, including that of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, the infamous leader of the Sinaloa drug cartel. Cogan has garnered attention for his firm stance on drug-related crimes and has been involved in significant rulings that shape the legal landscape surrounding drug trafficking and organized crime in the U.S. His courtroom has become a focal point in the ongoing battle against drug cartels, reflecting the complexities of international law and the intricacies of legal proceedings against notorious criminals.
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Panama:
Judge Brian Cogan sentenced Zambada to life in prison, having previously imposed the same sentence on Guzmán.
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United States:
U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan said that while he had no choice but to give a life sentence since the charges carried a mandatory term of life imprisonment, he believed it was the right punishment.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Judge Brian Cogan stated that the life sentence for Zambada was appropriate given the circumstances of the case.
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Honduras:
Judge Brian Cogan presided over the sentencing of Ismael Zambada.
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Mexico:
Judge Brian Cogan announced the life sentence for Ismael Zambada García.
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Panama:
Brian Cogan is the judge who postponed Zambada's sentencing and set deadlines for the defense and prosecution.
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Mexico:
Brian Cogan is the judge who set the sentencing date for Ismael Zambada.
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United Kingdom:
US district judge Brian Cogan ruled that Noem had failed to follow the congressionally mandated process for reviewing Haiti’s TPS designation.
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Guyana:
U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan set Zambada’s sentencing for January 13, 2026.
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Mexico:
Judge Brian Cogan presided over the case of Ismael Zambada.
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