Mexican judge accused of taking bribe to free ex-Olympian's drug ring deputy

A Mexican judge accused of taking a $2 million bribe to release a top lieutenant of a former Olympic snowboarder was arrested, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday.
Mexican judge accused of taking bribe to free ex-Olympian's drug ring deputy

A Mexican judge has been arrested following accusations of accepting a $2 million bribe. The bribe was allegedly to facilitate the release of a high-ranking member of a drug ring. This individual was reportedly a lieutenant to a former Olympic snowboarder, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

  • A Mexican judge was arrested on Thursday.
  • The judge is accused of accepting a $2 million bribe.
  • The bribe was allegedly to release a top lieutenant of a former Olympic snowboarder.
  • The U.S. Justice Department announced the arrest.
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