Mafia Boss Requests to Live with El Chapo for Mental Health

BREAKING: A Cosa Nostra mafia boss, James Sabatino, has urgently requested to live with notorious drug lord Joaquín Guzmán, known as El Chapo, in a bid to improve his deteriorating mental health. This unusual plea comes as both inmates are confined in the infamous ADX Florence supermax prison in Colorado, where isolation is extreme.

Sabatino, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for a $10 million racketeering scheme, claims that the harsh conditions of isolation have severely impacted his mental well-being. His lawyers argue that spending nearly all of his time in near-complete isolation has caused “deterioration” of his mental health, describing the situation as “destroys anyone.”

In a formal request submitted to District Judge Joan Leonard on November 13, 2023, Sabatino seeks permission to share recreation time with Guzmán. The motion argues that this arrangement would serve as a “vital lifeline” for both men, providing mutual support in their restrictive environments. Sabatino’s lawyer, Israel Encinosa, emphasized the uniqueness of their circumstances, stating, “They are both considered the most restricted inmates in not just the ADX, but in the entire United States.”

Currently, the two can interact only during limited weekly sunbathing sessions. The motion proposes that they be allowed to “walk and talk together” during recreation, albeit still in separate cages. Encinosa asserts that this request is an “act of humility,” aimed at recognizing their shared humanity despite their criminal pasts.

The filing echoes a similar request made earlier this year, highlighting the ongoing struggle these inmates face under extreme confinement conditions. The motion highlights the psychological toll of their isolation, calling for a reevaluation of their living arrangements for mental health considerations.

As the court deliberates on this unprecedented request, the implications for how inmates are treated in supermax facilities could be significant. The outcome may not only affect Sabatino and Guzmán but could also set a precedent for the treatment of other inmates facing similar restrictions across the country.

Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.