Cosa Nostra Boss Seeks to Cohabit with El Chapo for Mental Health

URGENT UPDATE: A Cosa Nostra mafia boss, James Sabatino, has formally requested to live with notorious cartel leader Joaquín Guzmán, known as El Chapo, in a striking plea for improved mental health. The request comes as both men are incarcerated at the highly secure ADX Florence in Colorado, where they have reportedly formed a bond during their time in isolation.

Sabatino, who is serving a 20-year sentence for a $10 million racketeering scheme, claims that the extreme isolation conditions have severely impacted his mental well-being. His lawyers argue that sharing recreation time with Guzmán could provide necessary mutual support to help alleviate the detrimental effects of solitary confinement.

In court filings submitted on November 13 to District Judge Joan Leonard, Sabatino details his experience in the facility’s Special Housing Unit (SHU), known as “The Suites,” where inmates spend up to 23 hours a day in isolation. The motion states that the “extreme isolation destroys anyone,” emphasizing the urgent need for companionship to combat deteriorating mental health.

According to the motion, Sabatino’s plea is framed as an “act of humility,” asserting that both he and Guzmán are among the most restricted inmates not only at ADX but in the entire United States. The request seeks permission for the two men to “recreate in their enclosed separate cages” simultaneously, allowing them to walk and talk together, albeit still separated by their confinement.

Sabatino’s lawyer, Israel Encinosa, highlighted the uniqueness of their circumstances, stating, “They are human beings… they should be treated as human beings.” Currently, Sabatino is limited to occasional interactions during weekly sunbathing times, while Guzmán can only meet with two of his daughters once a week and engage in a brief 15-minute phone call.

This request follows a similar motion filed in March, which aimed for more interaction between the two inmates during recreation time. As the situation develops, the legal community is keenly watching how the court will respond to this unprecedented request.

The implications of this plea extend beyond individual mental health; they raise critical questions about the treatment of inmates in solitary confinement and the psychological effects of extreme isolation. With both men considered high-profile offenders, their case could spark broader discussions on prison reform and the rights of inmates.

As this story unfolds, many are left wondering how the court will rule on Sabatino’s plea and what it means for the future of inmates facing similar conditions across the United States.