The defense of the former Secretary of Public Security of Mexico, Genaro Garcia Luna, appealed the sentence against the former official in New York, currently held in a maximum security prison in Colorado on drug trafficking charges.

The central argument for requesting the annulment of the sentence is based on the alleged violation of the defendant's right to due process process.

The appeal document, which consists of 78 pages with several annexes, details that this violation is based on several points, such as the acceptance of false witness statements and the concealment of evidence in his favor.

It also alleges that the defense was not allowed to cross-examine key witnesses; alleged withholding of classified information; and a trial based on “erroneous information” and an irrational sentence.

In this way, attorneys Cesar de Castro and Valerie Gotlib outlined the reasons why they believe the trial against their client has been “irremediably tainted” and, therefore, should be canceled or at least restarted.

Garcia Luna was found guilty of drug trafficking by a jury and sentenced to more than 38 years in prison. The defense had obtained an extension to appeal the sentence, giving them until December 18, 2025. Now, the prosecutors are expected to review the arguments presented by the defense attorneys and respond to each one in a separate brief that will also be sent to the Court. The defense will then have one final opportunity to respond, and based on the information received, the Court of Appeals will make a determination.

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