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Jean Alain Rodríguez requests exclusion of evidence in corruption trial
Former Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez has requested the exclusion of thousands of pieces of evidence and the return of seized assets during his corruption trial in the Dominican Republic. His legal team argues that much of the evidence, including an audit from the Chamber of Accounts, was submitted outside of the established legal deadlines.
Rodríguez is facing charges in the ‘Medusa Case’ involving alleged administrative corruption during his tenure. The prosecution claims the scheme caused damages to the state exceeding RD$6,000 million through irregularities in public contracting, money laundering, and embezzlement.
The defense has also petitioned for the revocation of search and seizure orders for several properties, including a residence in Casa de Campo, asserting that these are family assets acquired through legitimate means prior to his time in office.
Entities
Asunción · Claudio Lovera · Cámara de Cuentas · Dominican Republic · Jean Alain Rodríguez · Ministério Público · Public Ministry of Paraguay · Rodrigo Estigarribia · Segundo Tribunal Colegiado del Distrito Nacional · Óscar Rodríguez
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Judge Rodrigo Estigarribia is presiding over the hearing. www.judiciales.net · www.ultimahora.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A preliminary hearing has begun for former Asunción Mayor Óscar Rodríguez. www.judiciales.net · www.ultimahora.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The defense is questioning the criminal association charge due to the number of accused participants. www.ultimahora.com
- [DISPUTED] The alleged corruption caused a financial loss of approximately 1,830,000,000 Guaraníes. www.judiciales.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The investigation concerns the purchase of cleaning supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. www.judiciales.net · www.ultimahora.com
- [DISPUTED] The alleged corruption caused a financial loss of approximately 1,808,956,000 Guaraníes. www.ultimahora.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rodríguez is accused of breach of trust and criminal association. www.judiciales.net