Cartel Chronicles: The Long Running Feud Between Héctor Melesio Cuén And Rubén Rocha Moya (2/1/25)

In July 2024, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, was apprehended by U.S. authorities in El Paso, Texas. Zambada contends that he was ambushed and forcibly taken to the United States against his will. According to his attorney, Frank Pérez, Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, orchestrated the abduction. Zambada alleges that Guzmán López, accompanied by six armed men in military attire, ambushed him near Culiacán, Mexico. They allegedly restrained him, placed a bag over his head, and transported him to an airstrip, where he was flown to El Paso and handed over to U.S. authorities. Zambada maintains that he neither surrendered nor negotiated any terms with the U.S. government. Vicente Zambada Niebla, El Mayo's son, has a complex relationship with the U.S. government. Extradited to the United States in 2010, he pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in 2013. As part of his plea agreement, Zambada Niebla cooperated extensively with U.S. authorities, providing valuable intelligence on the Sinaloa Cartel's operations. His cooperation was considered significant, leading to a reduced sentence of 15 years in prison, which was notably lenient given the severity of his charges. This collaboration has been instrumental in U.S. efforts to combat drug trafficking and dismantle cartel networks. to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda and Rubén Rocha Moya, both prominent political figures in Sinaloa, Mexico, have a longstanding rivalry rooted in their tenures as rectors of the Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS) and subsequent political endeavors. Cuén, who served as UAS rector from 2005 to 2009, later founded the Sinaloense Party (PAS) and became a significant political force in the state. Rocha, rector from 1993 to 1997, ascended to the governorship of Sinaloa in 2021. Their relationship, once collaborative, deteriorated over time, leading to public disputes and political confrontations. This animosity culminated in July 2024 when Cuén was murdered, an event that coincided with the arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. Initially, Cuén's death was reported as a robbery attempt; however, subsequent revelations, including claims by Zambada, suggested a more complex scenario involving political rivalries and cartel dynamics.The arrest of "El Mayo" Zambada has been mired in controversy, with Zambada alleging he was ambushed and kidnapped by Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, and subsequently handed over to U.S. authorities. In a letter made public by his attorney, Zambada claimed that the ambush occurred during a meeting intended to mediate the dispute between Governor Rocha and Cuén. He alleged that during this orchestrated encounter, he was seized and transported to the United States against his will. These assertions have intensified scrutiny of the political feud between Rocha and Cuén, suggesting potential intersections between political conflicts and cartel activities in Sinaloa. The intertwining of these events underscores the complex and often opaque relationships between political figures and organized crime in the region.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In September 2024, Thalia Graves filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing him and his former head of security, Joseph Sherman, of raping her in the summer of 2001. The lawsuit claims that Graves, then 25, was lured to a meeting at Combs' Bad Boy Records studio, where she was allegedly drugged, bound, and raped by both men. The lawsuit also alleges that the assault was recorded on video without her consent, and that the footage was later distributed as pornography.Graves has spoken publicly about the severe emotional trauma she has suffered since the alleged incident, including PTSD, flashbacks, and suicidal thoughts. The lawsuit, filed under the New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, seeks compensatory and punitive damages, as well as the removal of all copies of the video.This lawsuit is one of several against Combs, who was recently arrested on separate federal charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges and remains jailed without bail.source:Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of rape, recording alleged attack in newly filed lawsuit - CBS Los Angeles (cbsnews.com)In the second segment...Joseph Sherman, Sean "Diddy" Combs' former head of security, has strongly denied the allegations made by Thalia Graves in her recent lawsuit. Graves accuses both Combs and Sherman of drugging, raping, and recording her without her consent in 2001 at Combs' Bad Boy Records studio. Sherman maintains that the claims are entirely fabricated, and his defense highlights that Graves allegedly contacted him multiple times following the incident, which he suggests undermines the credibility of her accusations.Sherman, aligning with Combs' legal stance, contends that the lawsuit is part of a broader attempt to bring false charges against them, given the current legal pressures Combs is facing. Both men are expected to contest Graves' claims vigorously in court, seeking to prove their innocence. The case against them, however, has garnered significant attention, particularly given Combs' other legal issues, including charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering​.source:Debauched life of Diddy bodyguard 'Big Joe' revealed in unearthed photos that show him partying with naked women and megastars | Daily Mail OnlineJoseph Sherman, formerly a bodyguard for Sean "Diddy" Combs, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Thalia Graves and her attorney, Gloria Allred. This legal action follows Graves' allegations that, in 2001, both Combs and Sherman drugged, bound, and raped her at a Bad Boy Entertainment recording studio, recording the assault and distributing it as pornography.In his lawsuit, Sherman asserts that he ceased working for Combs in 1999 and has never met Graves, labeling her claims as "utterly and entirely false." He contends that Graves contacted him in November 2023, seeking his cooperation as a witness against Combs in exchange for excluding him from legal proceedings. Sherman includes alleged messages from Graves in his lawsuit to support this claim.Sherman argues that the accusations have caused significant harm to his reputation and livelihood. His lawsuit includes counts of defamation, emotional distress, negligence, and abuse of process against Graves, Allred, and other associated parties.This countersuit emerges amid a series of legal challenges facing Combs, who was arrested in September 2024 on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Graves' lawsuit is among nearly 30 filed against Combs and his associates, with Sherman's countersuit being the first from a defendant in these cases.to contact me:[email protected]:Diddy's ex-bodyguard sues rape accuser for defamationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The United States Virgin Islands has set themselves up as a victim of Jeffrey Epstein and they've capitalized on that to the tune of a 105 million dollars. They have even taken it a step further and have sued JP Morgan for enabling Jeffrey Epstein. However, that move could come back to bite them as the USVI and their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is anything but spotty.In this episode, we take a look at Jeffrey Epstein's special bank that was white gloved through the system in the USVI and who profited from it's operation.(commercial at 14:00)to contact me:[email protected]:Jeffrey Epstein's mystery bank got millions from his estate (chicagotribune.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Judge Rakoff has given the final seal of approval to the 290 million dollar settlement between the Epstein survivors and the bank. After considering an objection from 17 states about the settlement, Judge Rakoff told them that they had their chance to do what the USVI did and none of them did it. So, he ruled against them and let the settlement proceed as drawn up. In our second article we take a look at the grandstanding that happened in the Senate. Senator Marsha Blackburn announced during a fiery senate hearing that she was drawing up subpoena's for Jeffrey Epstein's flight records. She says that since everyone is so interested in transparency and ethics all of a sudden, that they might as well take a look at who was on those planes. I have to say, I agree. The question is, will the subpoena have any teeeth? Or is it just more political posturing?(commercial at 8:51)to contact me:[email protected]:JPMorgan's $290 million settlement with Epstein accusers approved by US judge | ReutersSen. Blackburn Requests Subpoena Of Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate, Demanding Infamous Flight Logs | The Daily WireBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Ghislaine Maxwell has said for years that Jeffrey Epstein promised to pay any legal fees that she might incur due to her work with him. However, there is no documentation of this agreement that the estate says is legally binding. With the two sides at odds, the issue was taken to a courtroom.Now, four years later and with no resoloution, the estate is asking that the suit be thrown out based on the fact that Maxwell no longer has representation and hasn't responded to demands by the court to respond. Let's dive in!(commercial at 7:35)to contact me:[email protected]:Epstein Estate Files to Toss Out Ghislaine Suit Demanding Millions | Inside EditionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Peter Mandelson is just another in a long line of politically connected people to be revealed to have a relatioship with Jeffrey Epstein. Not only a relationship, but according to sources, a relationship that was strong enough that Madelson, a wealthy, grown man, decided to have a sleep over at Jeffrey Epstein's townhouse.In this episode, we take a look at Peter Mandelson and the his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.(commercial at 8:21)to contact me:[email protected]:Peter Mandelson had four dates scheduled in the diary to see Jeffrey Epstein... | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In July 2024, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, was apprehended by U.S. authorities in El Paso, Texas. Zambada contends that he was ambushed and forcibly taken to the United States against his will. According to his attorney, Frank Pérez, Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, orchestrated the abduction. Zambada alleges that Guzmán López, accompanied by six armed men in military attire, ambushed him near Culiacán, Mexico. They allegedly restrained him, placed a bag over his head, and transported him to an airstrip, where he was flown to El Paso and handed over to U.S. authorities. Zambada maintains that he neither surrendered nor negotiated any terms with the U.S. government.Vicente Zambada Niebla, El Mayo's son, has a complex relationship with the U.S. government. Extradited to the United States in 2010, he pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in 2013. As part of his plea agreement, Zambada Niebla cooperated extensively with U.S. authorities, providing valuable intelligence on the Sinaloa Cartel's operations. His cooperation was considered significant, leading to a reduced sentence of 15 years in prison, which was notably lenient given the severity of his charges. This collaboration has been instrumental in U.S. efforts to combat drug trafficking and dismantle cartel networks.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

On October 4, 2024, I predicted that Sean "Diddy" Combs would eventually be hit with a superseding indictment, following the pattern commonly seen in high-profile federal cases involving RICO charges and allegations of sex trafficking. That prediction became reality on January 30, 2025, when federal prosecutors in New York unsealed a new, expanded indictment against Combs, introducing additional charges and new alleged victims—including accusations involving minors. This indictment replaces the previous one, adding more weight to the government’s case and signaling that federal investigators have uncovered further damning evidence against him.A superseding indictment is a legal tool used by prosecutors when they obtain new information that strengthens their case. In Combs' situation, this means the government has broadened its charges, likely as a result of witness cooperation, forensic evidence, or ongoing investigations into his alleged sex trafficking network. The new indictment not only increases the potential penalties Combs faces—raising the possibility of a life sentence—but also alters the legal landscape of the case. With new charges and additional victims included, his defense team is now forced to rework their strategy while prosecutors push forward with a more comprehensive case.This development is a major turning point in the trial and could have several immediate effects. First, it may delay the trial, originally set for May 2025, as both sides will need time to prepare for the expanded scope of the prosecution’s case. Second, the new charges make plea negotiations more difficult, as prosecutors now hold even more leverage. Third, the inclusion of allegations involving minors could further shift public perception and make it harder for Combs’ legal team to counter the growing pressure from both the media and law enforcement. Ultimately, this superseding indictment confirms what I anticipated months ago—that the government was building a larger case behind the scenes, and that Diddy’s legal troubles are far from oveOn January 30, 2025, federal prosecutors in New York filed a superseding indictment against Sean "Diddy" Combs, expanding the scope of the existing charges to include two additional alleged victims. The indictment now covers a 20-year period from 2004 to 2024, alleging that Combs engaged in a pattern of coercing multiple women into sexual acts through intimidation, threats, and the use of narcotics. One particularly disturbing allegation describes Combs dangling a victim over a hotel balcony to enforce compliance. These actions are said to have been facilitated by his business enterprises, including Bad Boy Entertainment, which prosecutors claim he used to lure and exploit victims. Combs, who has been detained without bail since his arrest in September 2024, continues to deny all allegations. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, has criticized the updated indictment, asserting that the prosecution's theory is flawed and that the relationships in question were consensual.(commercial at 8:54)to contact me:[email protected]:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.144.0_2.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

On October 4, 2024, I predicted that Sean "Diddy" Combs would eventually be hit with a superseding indictment, following the pattern commonly seen in high-profile federal cases involving RICO charges and allegations of sex trafficking. That prediction became reality on January 30, 2025, when federal prosecutors in New York unsealed a new, expanded indictment against Combs, introducing additional charges and new alleged victims—including accusations involving minors. This indictment replaces the previous one, adding more weight to the government’s case and signaling that federal investigators have uncovered further damning evidence against him.A superseding indictment is a legal tool used by prosecutors when they obtain new information that strengthens their case. In Combs' situation, this means the government has broadened its charges, likely as a result of witness cooperation, forensic evidence, or ongoing investigations into his alleged sex trafficking network. The new indictment not only increases the potential penalties Combs faces—raising the possibility of a life sentence—but also alters the legal landscape of the case. With new charges and additional victims included, his defense team is now forced to rework their strategy while prosecutors push forward with a more comprehensive case.This development is a major turning point in the trial and could have several immediate effects. First, it may delay the trial, originally set for May 2025, as both sides will need time to prepare for the expanded scope of the prosecution’s case. Second, the new charges make plea negotiations more difficult, as prosecutors now hold even more leverage. Third, the inclusion of allegations involving minors could further shift public perception and make it harder for Combs’ legal team to counter the growing pressure from both the media and law enforcement. Ultimately, this superseding indictment confirms what I anticipated months ago—that the government was building a larger case behind the scenes, and that Diddy’s legal troubles are far from oveOn January 30, 2025, federal prosecutors in New York filed a superseding indictment against Sean "Diddy" Combs, expanding the scope of the existing charges to include two additional alleged victims. The indictment now covers a 20-year period from 2004 to 2024, alleging that Combs engaged in a pattern of coercing multiple women into sexual acts through intimidation, threats, and the use of narcotics. One particularly disturbing allegation describes Combs dangling a victim over a hotel balcony to enforce compliance. These actions are said to have been facilitated by his business enterprises, including Bad Boy Entertainment, which prosecutors claim he used to lure and exploit victims. Combs, who has been detained without bail since his arrest in September 2024, continues to deny all allegations. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, has criticized the updated indictment, asserting that the prosecution's theory is flawed and that the relationships in question were consensual.(commercial at 8:54)to contact me:[email protected]:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.144.0_2.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.