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Weston Cage was arrested last June and charged with two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

State and local authorities announced felony charges Tuesday against three alleged Mexican drug cartel affiliates accused of plotting to sell 50 pounds of fentanyl in Los Angeles.

Violating the federal law can lead to felony charges, with fines up to $20,000 for first-time offenders and up to two years in prison.

The California Supreme Court would still be responsible for approving commutations for people convicted of multiple felonies.

Hurtado was booked on suspicion of felony animal cruelty, felony possession of a controlled substance and violation of federal laws protecting marine mammals.