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Former Judge, Gang Ties, and Guns | El Paso News
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A former New Mexico judge and his wife are now facing charges for allegedly helping a suspected Tren de Aragua gang member, Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, hide illegal firearms and destroy evidence. Ortega-Lopez, who entered the U.S. illegally, lived with the Canos while openly posting online about his weapons and even thanked them for a “Christmas gift” gun. Homeland Security tipped them off in January, leading to his 19-month sentence for illegal firearm possession and evidence tampering. The Canos, arrested for tampering with evidence, are set to stand trial in September — and reportedly stayed in contact with Ortega-Lopez even after his arrest, knowing he was erasing incriminating posts. This tangled case exposes the dangerous consequences when gang ties, illegal weapons, and judicial connections collide.
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