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Notably, federal authorities have decided against pursuing the death penalty for Sambaba. This decision, communicated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Judge Brian Kogan, aligns with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s directive to forego capital punishment for these high-profile cartel members. This marks a stark departure from prior assertions, including former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric, that sought to impose the death penalty on such figures.