José María Chávez Magaña, known as “La Tuta,” the former leader of the Michoacán-based Familia Michoacana drug cartel, has successfully postponed a court hearing in New York. The hearing was related to pending charges against him, the specifics of which have not been publicly detailed. Chávez Magaña pleaded not guilty to the accusations during a previous court appearance. The reason for the delay has not been disclosed by authorities. “La Tuta” was extradited to the United States from Mexico in 2019 to face charges in multiple jurisdictions. This postponement indicates ongoing legal proceedings and potential complexities in the case against the former cartel boss. Further court dates are pending.