# Dominican Republic Medusa corruption case > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-medusa-corruption-case > Updated: 2026-08-16T19:18:19.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 3. In late July 2026, the Second Collegiate Court of the National District ordered that the criminal trial against former prosecutor Jean Alain Rodríguez and co‑defendants continue, rejecting a defense request to postpone the hearing. The prosecution highlighted alleged misappropriation of more than RD 6 billion, while the defense argued the case had exceeded the four‑year statutory limit for complex investigations. By early August, the defendant formally petitioned the court to extinguish the criminal action, citing article 150 of the Penal Code. Defense attorneys argued that nearly six years had passed without judicial decisions attributing delays to Rodríguez, contending the state caused postponements through prolonged investigations and technical issues. They noted support from groups such as the World Association of Jurists. On 16 August, the Second Collegiate Tribunal rejected the request to declare the extinction of criminal action. The court ruled that the nearly six-year duration did not constitute an unjustified delay, citing the case’s complexity, which includes a file of nearly 12,000 pages and approximately 99 hearings during the instruction phase. The tribunal noted that legal timeframes were not violated due to active procedural dynamics and extensive defense efforts. Representing the Public Ministry, officials including Wilson Camacho asserted that the defense has employed dilatory tactics, such as numerous appeals and recusations, to stall the proceedings. Rodríguez remains accused of leading a network that allegedly embezzled over 6 billion pesos through fraudulent operations between 2016 and 2020. Following the ruling, the defense team, led by attorney Carlos Balcácer, announced its intention to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeal, maintaining that the process has exceeded the four-year maximum limit established by procedural law. ## Claims - The tribunal rejected the request to declare the extinction of criminal action in the Jean Alain Rodríguez case. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The court determined there has been no unjustified delay by judicial bodies. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The case file contains nearly 12,000 pages. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The defense announced they will appeal the court's decision. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Jean Alain Rodríguez is accused of embezzling more than 6 billion pesos. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The court ordered the continuation of the trial. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The defense argued the judicial process has exceeded five years. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately 99 hearings were held during the instruction phase. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Jean Alain Rodríguez case: Dominican court rejects request to end trial A Dominican court rejected a request to end the Medusa corruption case against former Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez, ruling that the six-year duration was not an unjustified delay. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jean-alain-rodrguez-case-judges-to-rule-on-criminal-action-extinction ### 2026-08-11: Jean Alain Rodríguez defense seeks dismissal of corruption charges Lawyers for former Dominican Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez are seeking to dismiss corruption charges, arguing the legal four-year statute of limitations has expired due to state-caused delays. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jean-alain-rodrguez-defense-seeks-dismissal-of-corruption-charges ### 2026-07-20: Dominican Court Orders Continuation of Jean Alain Rodríguez Corruption Trial Dominican judges ordered the continuation of former prosecutor Jean Alain Rodríguez's corruption trial, rejected defense appeals, and set a new hearing for 27 July, as prosecutors claim he is evading evidence. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-courts-postpone-former-prosecutors-trial-and-consider-pandora-case-indictments --- Cite as: Dominican Republic Medusa corruption case. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-medusa-corruption-case