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Clear filtersFormer Judge Vallecillo Released From Pretrial Detention
A court replaced pretrial detention with less restrictive measures for former judge Marco Antonio Vallecillo, accused of extortion, after the Constitutional Court found due-process violations; he must remain in Honduras, report regularly to court, and avoid contact with co-defendants.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 2, 2026#judiciary#due-process#pretrial-detentionConstitutional Court Sides With Ex-Judge Vallecillo
Honduras's Constitutional Court granted an amparo (constitutional remedy) to former judge Marco Antonio Vallecillo and ordered an appeals court to issue a new, properly reasoned ruling on his pretrial detention in an extortion case, finding the original decision violated due process.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 27, 2026#judicial-ruling#amparo#due-process