Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Drug lord labeled “Otoniel” given 45-year sentence

Drug lord Otoniel

Drug lord Dairo Antonio Usuga David famously referred to as ‘Otoniel,’ the top figure of a significant Colombian criminal faction, has been handed a 45-year prison term due to convictions related to drug trafficking. This judgment arrives subsequent to Otoniel’s admission of culpability for drug trafficking charges within the United States, marking a pivotal juncture … Read more

United States: Pablo Escobar’s hippos have been recognized as legal persons

United States: Pablo Escobar's hippos have been recognized as legal persons

In the United States, a group of roughly 100 hippos once owned by late drug lord Pablo Escobar, have been recognized as legal persons. This is the first time that animals have ever been officially classified as persons. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio has recognized the hippos as legal … Read more