BROWNSVILLE – A jury will soon be selected for the trial of a former Mexican Tamaulipas governor accused in a drug conspiracy.

Tomas Yarrington is facing eight charges including racketeering, money laundering and conspiracy to import drugs.

His court-appointed attorney skipped the reading of the indictment and announced a not guilty plea.

U.S. Magistrate Ronald Judge Morgan found Yarrington to be a flight risk.

Yarrington will remain behind bars without bond.

Jury selection is scheduled for June 8.

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