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Medusa case legal proceedings in Dominican Republic

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The Medusa case trial in the Dominican Republic involves former Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez and other defendants. Rodríguez has challenged the ongoing investigation, arguing that the six-year duration exceeds the four-year legal limit for such proceedings. He has maintained that his assets were acquired through lawful means and has vowed to dismantle what he characterizes as “false” accusations. On August 17, the Second Collegiate Court of the National District unanimously rejected requests for the extinction of criminal action filed by Rodríguez and others. The judges ruled that the duration of the process was justified and reasonable, noting that delays were caused by various procedural incidents and postponements rather than solely by the Public Ministry. While the trial has resumed, the Public Ministry has not yet presented its indictment due to these continuing procedural motions. As of late August, legal battles persist as defendants continue to seek the extinction of criminal action based on statutory time limits. Some defendants have reported experiencing significant personal and financial hardships resulting from the prolonged nature of the trials. Most recently, defendants including Juan Asael Martínez Pimentel have reiterated requests for the extinction of criminal action, maintaining that the legal process has exceeded the four-year statutory limit.

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