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3 stories in #due-process · La Prensa
Clear filtersRoosevelt Hernández's Defense Challenges Prosecution's Case
The retired general's lawyers filed an appeal on August 20 challenging the prosecutor's case, arguing it lacks precise charges and fails to clearly explain what crimes he is accused of or what evidence connects him to the allegations.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 21, 2026#roosevelt-hernandez#legal-appeal#due-processCourt Throws Out Extortion Case Against Judge Vallecillo
Honduras's Appeals Court invalidated all criminal proceedings against former judge Marco Antonio Vallecillo for extortion, ruling that prosecutors skipped the mandatory antejuicio pre-trial procedure required before charging a sitting judge.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 15, 2026#judicial-independence#due-process#antejuicioFormer 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-detention