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Hernán David Rivas sentenced to eight years for using forged credentials in Paraguay
Hernán David Rivas, a former member of Paraguay’s Jury of Magistrate Impeachment (JEM), has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the production and use of false public documents. The conviction stems from Rivas practicing with a forged law degree while serving as a representative for both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate between 2020 and 2023.
Investigations reveal that Rivas participated in at least 140 JEM sessions. His legal standing has cast doubt on the validity of numerous judicial decisions made during his tenure. Legal experts suggest that because his appointment was based on fraudulent credentials, the legitimacy of the council's resolutions—including those involving the dismissal or sanctioning of judges and prosecutors—may be subject to constitutional challenge.
Further scrutiny shows that Rivas continued to electronically sign 31 JEM resolutions for nearly two months after his official term ended on October 25, 2023. Additionally, records indicate he frequently voted in dissent against disciplinary actions against certain magistrates, such as judge Marino Méndez, often aligning with minority positions to prevent the advancement of impeachment proceedings.
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Alejandro Nissen · Asunción · Hernán David Rivas · Hernán Rivas · Jurado de Enjuiciamiento de Magistrados · Jury of Magistrate Impeachment · Marino Méndez · Paraguay
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Legal expert Alejandro Nissen argues that the illegitimacy of Rivas's position may invalidate all legal acts performed by the council during his tenure. wochenblatt.cc
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rivas electronically signed 31 resolutions of the Jury of Magistrate Impeachment (JEM) after his term officially ended on October 25, 2023. enparaguay.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rivas actively participated in at least 140 sessions of the JEM between 2020 and 2023. wochenblatt.cc
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rivas voted against the majority to dismiss disciplinary proceedings against judge Marino Méndez in 2021. noticieroparaguay.com · www.ultimahora.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fifteen of the signatures provided by Rivas were dated after Derlis Maidana had already been sworn in as his replacement. enparaguay.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hernán David Rivas was sentenced to eight years in prison for the production and use of false public documents. www.judiciales.net · wochenblatt.cc