Roosevelt Hernández's Defense Challenges Prosecution's Case

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 21, 2026 · Originally reported August 21, 2026 by La Prensa

The retired general's lawyers filed an appeal on August 20 challenging the prosecutor's case, arguing it lacks precise charges and never spells out what crimes he is accused of or what evidence ties him to the allegations.

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Also reported by: HCH

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