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Who Is ‘La Tuta’? Servando Gómez Martínez: Role, Charges and Status
What officials and news reports say about Servando Gómez Martínez, known as “La Tuta”. Everything below is attributed to its source. Accusations are allegations, not findings: anyone not convicted is presumed innocent.
At a glance
- Name: Servando Gómez Martínez
- Known as: La Tuta
- Link to a criminal group: linked to the La Nueva Familia Michoacana in official U.S. or Mexican records cited below. See the La Nueva Familia Michoacana profile.
- On this page: 5 facts from 2 sources (3 from official records). Unverified leads are not shown.
Accusations and charges
- He is charged in the Southern District of New York with conspiracy to import cocaine and methamphetamine, carrying a 10-year mandatory minimum and a maximum of life in prison. [U.S. Department of Justice · official record]
Key events
- On August 12, 2025 he was transferred to the United States from Mexico pursuant to Mexico's National Security law, among 26 wanted fugitives. [U.S. Department of Justice · official record]
Other reported details
- The Justice Department notes the charges are accusations and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. [U.S. Department of Justice · official record]
- He pleaded not guilty to the U.S. drug-related charges in early 2026. [InSight Crime · news/research]
- He pleaded not guilty to the U.S. drug-related charges in early 2026. [InSight Crime · news/research]
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