Explained: Mexican judge arrested and accused in US with taking bribes in international drug trafficking case

A Mexican judge, Luiz Benítez Alcántara, has been arrested and accused of accepting $2 million in bribes.

extradition proceedings

Legal process to transfer a suspect from one country to another to face charges.

accessory after the fact

A legal charge for helping someone avoid arrest or punishment after a crime has been committed.

indictment

A formal criminal charge issued by a grand jury or prosecutor.

FBI fugitive

A person wanted by the FBI who has fled to avoid arrest or prosecution.