Mexico police chief accused of abuses

Known for successes and unusual methods, Julian Leyzaola must now appear before a judge.

Police Chief Julian Leyzaola

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