Mexico police chief accused of abuses
Known for successes and unusual methods, Julian Leyzaola must now appear before a judge.
Published On 19 Nov 2011
Considered to be one of Mexico’s most successful but controversial police chiefs, Julian Leyzaola, of Ciudad Juarez, has been summoned to appear before a judge.
While Leyzaola has not been criminally charged, the human rights prosecutor for Baja California state has accused him of crimes including torturing suspects to get information.
Al Jazeera’s Adam Raney reports from Mexico City.
Source: Al Jazeera