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Santo Domingo.- The judges of a National District court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling which sent Manuel E. Mesa Beltre (El Gringo) to prison, on money laundering and drug trafficking charges.

Court of Appeals presiding judge Ulises Bonnelly rejected the motion by Mesa’s lawyers for release on bail, basing his decision on the defendant’s lack of sufficient roots to remain in the country, and on the evidence filed by the Justice Ministry.

A Drugs Control Agency report affirms that traces of drugs were found in Mesa’s vehicle, which shows his link to the criminal activity.

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7 comment(s)
Written by: cibaeño75, 19 Nov 2009 3:29 PM
From: United States, New York City
Gringo muere de dolor.
Written by: Juango, 19 Nov 2009 6:44 PM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
Real translation of decision: "Not enough money in the deal for Bonnelly to risk his judicial seat".

My comment is based on my personal observations of, "HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS". Nothing personal.
Written by: glomarexplorer, 19 Nov 2009 7:46 PM
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
Wait just one darn minute!

Money laundering and drug dealing are criminal acts in DR? I didn't know that!

Now I understand why Sobeida went into hiding. I still don't understand why there are so many military officers and policemen still free, and many politicians as well, however.

Written by: glomarexplorer, 19 Nov 2009 7:56 PM
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
What about "El chino" and Deputy Julio Romero? Are they next?
Written by: THINK, 19 Nov 2009 8:04 PM
From: United States, SDQ -- Mia --NY


el gringo is not lucky because his lawyer get el gringo's bail out decision from judge "after" the escape of the puerto rican woman.,

may be his lawyer did not give enough money to lubricate this cas.
Written by: snoopyy3k, 20 Nov 2009 12:19 PM
From: United States
Excelent. Let him get molested and raped by some inmates. He looks like he could you a little pick me up.
Written by: xwill7, 20 Nov 2009 12:38 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
glo,
officals get a slap on the hand
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