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The founder of prominent música Mexicana label Del Records was sentenced to four years in prison Friday after a jury convicted him last March of doing business with a designated drug trafficker in violation of the Kingpin Act. Ángel Del Villar also must pay a $2 million fine and serve …

The founder of música Mexicana powerhouse Del Records started his criminal trial in downtown Los Angeles with claims he was “manipulated” by a “trusted” former employee and should not be the one on trial for illegally conducting business with a Guadalajara-based concert promoter with alleged ties to Mexican drug cartels. …