In this photo taken Sunday, Oct, 12, 2014, Buruji Kashamu attends a
primary election event for Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, Abuja,
Nigeria.
Kashamu, who is indicted in the U.S. for allegedly smuggling
heroin in a court case that was the basis for the TV hit "Orange Is The
New Black," has been elected a senator in Nigeria.
Election results
posted late Wednesday, April 15, 2015 identify Kashamu as a
senator-elect in southwest Ogun state. Opponents are challenging his
victory in court, saying ballots were rigged. (AP Photo)
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