El Chapo trial resumed. Marshals and Judge paid to 11th Jan. Jury not. Judge Cogan bans witness talking about connections to Fast and Furious/Mexican politicians.

"The prosecutors wanted a ban of any line of questioning with respect to Fast and Furious, this appears outrages since they are planning to enter into evidence weapons that have been identified as those used in the Fast and Furious operation.

Naturally, defense attorneys want to question VZN on the subject, but judge Cogan, who at first look was iffy about the issue, now has slammed shut the door to that line of cross examination. Saying “It would be confusing.”

Another check mark for the appeal of El Chapo…IMO

Judge Cogan also has barred any questioning regarding alleged corruption and payoff of Mexican political leaders such as the past presidents."

http://www.borderlandbeat.com/2019/01/el-chapo-trial-vincente-zambada-niebla.html?m=1

from the linked piece on the Marshals:

"Many civil cases have already been put on hold, but criminal cases like Guzman’s are among those exempted as “essential to the safety of human life and the protection of property,” and in keeping with the Speedy Trial Act."

https://www.courthousenews.com/with-taut-purse-strings-el-chapo-trial-chugs-forward-in-shutdown/

I wonder who the "local" swamp is here and who runs guys like this sometimes. every country on the planet must have the same issues by degrees of.. corruption and …