Wife of El Chapo Released from Calif. Halfway House After Drug Cartel Sentencing
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin El Chapo Guzman, is set to be released from a halfway house in California on Wednesday. This comes after she was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for her involvement in running the notorious drug cartel led by her husband. Aispuro pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering, as well as conspiring to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana for import into the United States. In addition to her prison sentence, she was also ordered to pay nearly $1.5 million in fines.
Aispuro was previously held in a federal prison in Texas before being transferred to a halfway house in Long Beach, California. This move is in line with the Bureau of Prisons’ practice of relocating well-behaved inmates to halfway houses up to six months before their official release. The halfway house provides a supervised environment to help individuals transition back into society.
The arrest of Aispuro took place in February 2021 at Dulles International Airport, near Washington, D.C. Following her arrest, she was convicted by a jury in Washington, D.C. on charges of drug trafficking and money laundering. During her sentencing, Aispuro tearfully begged for forgiveness and promised to teach her daughters the difference between right and wrong.
Apart from her involvement in money laundering and drug distribution, Aispuro was also accused of conspiring to aid her husband’s escape from Altiplano prison in July 2015. Prosecutors also claimed that she planned another prison escape for Guzman before his extradition to the United States in January 2017. Guzman himself was found guilty in February 2019 for running the Sinaloa cartel, one of the world’s largest and most ruthless drug trafficking organizations. He was sentenced to life in prison but has since attempted to appeal his conviction.
As Aispuro’s release from the halfway house approaches, there is anticipation and speculation about what lies ahead for her. Despite her involvement in the illegal activities of the Sinaloa cartel, she has expressed remorse and a desire to be present in her daughters’ lives. While some may view her sentencing as just punishment for her crimes, others may feel that her role as a wife and mother should be taken into consideration.
With the conclusion of her prison sentence, Emma Coronel Aispuro will embark on a new chapter of her life. The impact of her past actions and the level of responsibility she bears will forever be part of her story. Only time will tell how she will navigate this new reality and what lessons she has truly learned from her experiences.
