John A. Kronstadt
John A. Kronstadt is a United States District Judge for the Central District of California, known for presiding over a range of cases, including those related to criminal law and civil rights. He gained attention for granting compassionate release to Juan Ramón Matta Ballesteros, a notorious figure in the drug trafficking world, before the decision was later overturned by an appeals court.
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John A. Kronstadt was the judge who authorized Matta Ballesteros's request for compassionate release.
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Honduras:
Judge John A. Kronstadt authorized Matta's request for compassionate release, believing that denying it violated the principle of legal equality.
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