Lopez Serrano is accused of ordering the May 2017 murder of Javier Valdez, an award-winning journalist and AFP contributor who covered the drug trade
Valdez's widow, Griselda Triana, said she was outraged at the US release of Lopez Serrano from prison on Friday.
The attorney general's office made the announcement on Saturday for the extradition of Damaso Lopez Serrano, a drug trafficker known as "Minilic", to Mexico. Lopez Serrano is accused of ordering the May 2017 murder of Valdez, an award-winning journalist and AFP contributor who covered the drug trade.He was released on Friday, according to the US Federal Bureau of Prisons.
The office added that the US Department of Justice had informed it verbally that Lopez Serrano was still being "prosecuted for other crimes" and for that reason the extradition could not yet be completed.Valdez's widow, Griselda Triana, said she was outraged at the US release of Lopez Serrano.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jennifer Lopez Shares a Throwback Clip From Her Paris HoneymoonThe newlywed gave a behind-the-scenes look at her romantic Parisian travels.
Read more »
Couple who died in alleged murder-suicide identified by medical examinerThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names of the couple who died Thursday night in what San Antonio police described as a murder-suicide.
Read more »
Mexico election warm-up could open way to first woman presidentAhead of election campaign, Claudia Sheinbaum – a scientist by training and close ally of President Lopez Obrador – and Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard are engaging in a 'war of likes' on social media.
Read more »
Babysitter kills 2-year-old boy, injures baby girl: PoliceMakellie Durham is facing charges of capital murder and felony child abuse over the alleged incident.
Read more »