Son of drug notorious cartel leader "El Chapo" won't face death penalty if convicted, U.S. says

Federal prosecutors won't seek the death penalty for the son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" if he's convicted of multiple charges in Chicago.

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros filed a one-sentence notice Friday saying he would not seek the death penalty against Joaquin Guzman Lopez. The notice did not offer any explanation.

Joaquin Guzman Lopez's attorney, listed in online court records as Jeffrey Lichtman, said in an email to The Associated Press on Tuesday that he was pleased with the decision "as it's the correct one."