Court Throws Out Extortion Case Against Judge Vallecillo

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 15, 2026 · Originally reported August 15, 2026 by La Prensa

Honduras's Appeals Court voided all criminal proceedings against former judge Marco Antonio Vallecillo on extortion charges, ruling that prosecutors skipped the mandatory antejuicio pretrial procedure required before charging a sitting judge.

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