SANTO DOMINGO. - The San Cristóbal Province Appellate Court, citing lack of evidence, acquitted the ex Army colonel Pablo Manuel Velázquez Taveras, accused of ordering the murder of Air Force major Jose Miguel Herrán Mancebo, a case which analysts say shows the depth of corruption in the judiciary, especially in that southern province.
The ruling overturns a lower court’s conviction of Velázquez, sentenced to 20 years in prison, and could leave the jail at Najayo as early today.
Upon hearing the verdict Court prosecutor Jesus Fernandez Vélez said they’ll appeal the ruling, affirming that there’s sufficient evidence against Vela'zquez.
The TV producer and attorney Cristian Jimenez called the verdict “one more example that there’s something wrong with the courts.”
Written by: josean, 10 Feb 2010 8:34 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Something wrong with the courts?
In DR Nah!
We are modern country, after all we have a useless METRO!
And we prodcue more get out of JAIL FREE CARDS than HASBRO!
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
Color me surprised .......I am shocked shocked
Written by: Botemon, 10 Feb 2010 8:57 AM
From: Dominican Republic, La Isabella
Courts? What courts?
"The Dominican Processing and Promotion Center". Yea. The DPPC.
Written by: josean, 10 Feb 2010 8:58 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
And its going to get worse!
PLD Y PRD de espaldas a la Constitución del 63
Olaya Dotel
miércoles, 27 de enero de 2010, 08:35 a.m.
El discurso del Presidente Leonel Fernández, en el que proclamó la nueva Constitución Dominicana, citó convenientemente de manera superficial la Constitución derogada en el año 1963. Y es que entrar en detalles de dicha Constitución implica evidenciar el importante retroceso que implica esta nueva Constitución para la sociedad dominicana.
La constitución del año 1963 dio pasos importantes en materia de derechos laborales, económicos, sociales y de género, tal es el artículo 17 de donde establece la no discriminación en materia salarial por razones de sexo o edad.
continued:
Written by: josean, 10 Feb 2010 8:59 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
47 años después del derrocamiento del gobierno y la Constitución que reivindican tanto el Partido de la Liberación Dominicana, PLD y el Partido Revolucionario Dominicano, PRD, deciden abrazar una constitución que retrocede en materia de derechos, así como refuerza el presidencialismo dotándole de mayores herramientas que le garantizarán impunidad.
En el sentido de lo anterior, la nueva composición del Consejo Nacional de la Magistratura le permitirá al Presidente de la República controlar la designación de los jueces de la suprema corte de justicia y por tanto todos los jueces del poder judicial.
En otro orden se restituye al Poder Ejecutivo la facultad de designar libremente a los miembros del Ministerio Público en los niveles de procuradores de Corte, Adjuntos del Procurador General de la República y Procuradores Fiscales ante los Tribunales de Primera Instancia. Por tanto, al Poder Ejecutivo se le abre una gran zona de oportunidad para garantizarse y garantizar impunidad.
Written by: josean, 10 Feb 2010 9:00 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Por otro lado el Presidente del PRD, con una visión cortoplacista, cuyo principal objetivo es eliminar la competencia que le puede ofrecer el actual Presidente, le da la espalda a los derechos de las mujeres dominicanas.
Esta Constitución ha sido negociada por unos que quieren mantenerse en el poder y por otros que quieren llegar al poder. Ambos portadores de un discurso que reivindica a Juan Bosch, pero con unos hechos que abrazan Balaguer.
¿Y No Era Y Que Pa’Lante Que Íbamos?
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
stop the insanity thats what the forum is for
Written by: josean, 10 Feb 2010 9:06 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Your are the text book definition of INSANITY!
From: United States
Once more.
Is there a Dominican alive that has a shred of morale fiber to end this embarrassment?
From: United States
Monkey see monkey do
From: United States
Our government proving itself to be a joke once again. The fish stinks from the head. If our President stands by and watches these things happen and does nothing he is either completely uncaring for his people ,somehow involved, or has some large secrets to hide. In any of these cases LF proves his lack of ability to perform his job once again.
We need a new leader who will stand up to these corrupt officials we have and charge them with treason as they are poisoning our country. These judges should be on trial for treason and corruption right now.
Written by: josean, 10 Feb 2010 10:17 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
"If our President stands by and watches these things happen and does nothing he is either completely uncaring for his people ,somehow involved, or has some large secrets to hide. In any of these cases LF proves his lack of ability to perform his job once again. "
Vernocia,
On your multiple choices quiz, I would check the box for " ALL OF THE ABOVE" as the correct answer!
Written by: dominica, 10 Feb 2010 10:17 AM
From: United States
I don't believe the question should be if there are any Dominicans alive that want to put a stop to this but if there are any alive that have the power to stop this? There are plenty that would dethrone these despots in a heartbeat... People are slow to learn. I positively know for a fact that there are people right now making strides in order to make sure this stops in the future. However, they can't do anything about it now. They have no power in the justice system, no power in the military, no power in any of the major offices that this corruption runs rampant. Besides, these colonels and generals kill drug traffickers or any opposition so they wouldn't really spend 2 seconds thinking about killing someone who wants to put a stop to their parade. It takes time. Give it some and you will see. In the meantime, I suggest if you are so interested in freeing DR than start making moves in the right direction. Don't wait for Jesus instead do something about it.
From: United States
Listen, most dominicans who wants to do something honorably possible with their life, they get out of DR....
From: United States
El perro tiene 4 patas y corre con 3 y coje un solo camino......Think about this...., QUESTIONS?
From: United States
That's a nica way to put it "something wrong with the courts". It's not that court system that's wrong, it is the corrupt a-holes that are chosen to run the courts and carry out and apply the law that are "something wrong".
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
I'm still waiting for the church to step in w/ JC following on a chariot, the church always has its opinion on the welfare of the undocumented and controls marriage certificates and decides that you must have un-wanted babies. But, then again, the church itself may have a few bones to hide as well. Church A.K.A The Shadow Dweller.
Written by: dominica, 10 Feb 2010 11:13 AM
From: United States
dondankar
is that the solution for any country? when the government fails there should be a mass exodus? isn't that what the haitians are doing? Doesn't that create more resentment in the new country? There are a great number of Dominicans doing great things in the US but their actions are overshadowed by illegal drug smuggling and immigration. Dominicans are doing great in the US but it is as living in a room in someone elses home without having your own sovereignty. Leaving your country is great for 1, 10, or maybe a few thousands. Doubt it will solve your problem. It is great to run and make believe you are no longer attached to the problems or your former country. But it is easy for 1 man to hide but a people as a whole can't hide.
I wonder if Duarte thought this way what would we be called today? on top of all this, any honarable dominican who leaves his own problems is like leaving his own skin and should hide for the rest of his life.
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
Snoop,
the Un-Educated population are strategically kept this way in order for corruption to maintain its grip on our Island.
Written by: dominica, 10 Feb 2010 12:11 PM
From: United States
nevertheless, the populous being ignorant are still human. Human beings can take years of subjugation but it only takes one dominoe to fall in order for the others to follow. I think the dominoes are falling and the ignorant will all at once rise and show the force of what it means to be the masses. All it takes is for 1 to smell the coffee and allow the others to smell it also.
Written by: Lopez31, 10 Feb 2010 12:19 PM
From: United States
My message to the family of murdered air force major. Let him out, don't appeal, and as soon as he steps out of prison empty a clip on him. Then, and this is important, then do the same with the judge that overturned the original sentence.
From: Qatar, .. Conconete.com
jajaja.. a useless METRO? listen to this idiot... where as before a transportation strike would practically paralyze the city. and hold everyone hostage basically. STRIKES are no more.
From: United States
The Jungle !!!!!!!
I cannot agree more !!!
Written by: Lopez31, 10 Feb 2010 12:19 PM
From: United States
My message to the family of murdered air force major. Let him out, don't appeal, and as soon as he steps out of prison empty a clip on him. Then, and this is important, then do the same with the judge that overturned the original sentence.
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
Just look at that face, read his eyes......he's totally innocent. Give him his old job back with full restitution and public apology.
MJEV.
From: United States
Listen I don't have anything against living in DR if you have
1. Political influence
2. Money
3. Abunch of lambones behind you
My uncle was sent home to die because he did not have RD$ 900,000 to undergo a surgery even when he is insured with the Teachers insurance in DR. He went to Argentina, and guess whatthey are doing everything for free..so if you dont belong to the elite of corrupted polititcians saca' pie
From: United States
Let them reign amon themselves and rule among los indomabeles, insaciables, desgraciados polititcos
From: United States
You know how many dominican will go to bed tonight with only un pan sobao y un jarro de agua de azucar in their stomach?
and
You know how many politicos will deposit hundred of thousands in their accounts?
it is not balanced, it is not right
Written by: josean, 10 Feb 2010 3:52 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Written by: conconeteDOTcom, 10 Feb 2010 1:23 PM
From: Qatar, .. Conconete.com
jajaja.. a useless METRO? listen to this idiot... where as before a transportation strike would practically paralyze the city. and hold everyone hostage basically. STRIKES are no more.
With a name like "CONCONETE" I would use the word IDIOT sparingly!
Written by: riosm, 10 Feb 2010 4:33 PM
From: United States
Darn another commercial....... Brought to you by............Another episode of the "REVOLVING DOOR".
MAYBE THEY'LL CLAIM......."DUE TO OVERCROWDING JAILS".
From: Turks and Caicos Islands
why everyone is complaining ?like my wife always say " baby this is DR" The most corrupt in the caribbean sea after haiti.
Written by: riosm, 10 Feb 2010 9:59 PM
From: United States
Troy310879-90210,
You forgot to include Cuba and Venezuela with.....the hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil Government controlled media policy .......only one never hears about it !
Just ask Belial he lives in Texas, USA.
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In DR Nah!
We are modern country, after all we have a useless METRO!
And we prodcue more get out of JAIL FREE CARDS than HASBRO!
"The Dominican Processing and Promotion Center". Yea. The DPPC.
PLD Y PRD de espaldas a la Constitución del 63
Olaya Dotel
miércoles, 27 de enero de 2010, 08:35 a.m.
El discurso del Presidente Leonel Fernández, en el que proclamó la nueva Constitución Dominicana, citó convenientemente de manera superficial la Constitución derogada en el año 1963. Y es que entrar en detalles de dicha Constitución implica evidenciar el importante retroceso que implica esta nueva Constitución para la sociedad dominicana.
La constitución del año 1963 dio pasos importantes en materia de derechos laborales, económicos, sociales y de género, tal es el artículo 17 de donde establece la no discriminación en materia salarial por razones de sexo o edad.
continued:
En el sentido de lo anterior, la nueva composición del Consejo Nacional de la Magistratura le permitirá al Presidente de la República controlar la designación de los jueces de la suprema corte de justicia y por tanto todos los jueces del poder judicial.
En otro orden se restituye al Poder Ejecutivo la facultad de designar libremente a los miembros del Ministerio Público en los niveles de procuradores de Corte, Adjuntos del Procurador General de la República y Procuradores Fiscales ante los Tribunales de Primera Instancia. Por tanto, al Poder Ejecutivo se le abre una gran zona de oportunidad para garantizarse y garantizar impunidad.
Esta Constitución ha sido negociada por unos que quieren mantenerse en el poder y por otros que quieren llegar al poder. Ambos portadores de un discurso que reivindica a Juan Bosch, pero con unos hechos que abrazan Balaguer.
¿Y No Era Y Que Pa’Lante Que Íbamos?
Your are the text book definition of INSANITY!
Once more.
Is there a Dominican alive that has a shred of morale fiber to end this embarrassment?
We need a new leader who will stand up to these corrupt officials we have and charge them with treason as they are poisoning our country. These judges should be on trial for treason and corruption right now.
Vernocia,
On your multiple choices quiz, I would check the box for " ALL OF THE ABOVE" as the correct answer!
is that the solution for any country? when the government fails there should be a mass exodus? isn't that what the haitians are doing? Doesn't that create more resentment in the new country? There are a great number of Dominicans doing great things in the US but their actions are overshadowed by illegal drug smuggling and immigration. Dominicans are doing great in the US but it is as living in a room in someone elses home without having your own sovereignty. Leaving your country is great for 1, 10, or maybe a few thousands. Doubt it will solve your problem. It is great to run and make believe you are no longer attached to the problems or your former country. But it is easy for 1 man to hide but a people as a whole can't hide.
I wonder if Duarte thought this way what would we be called today? on top of all this, any honarable dominican who leaves his own problems is like leaving his own skin and should hide for the rest of his life.
the Un-Educated population are strategically kept this way in order for corruption to maintain its grip on our Island.
I cannot agree more !!!
Written by: Lopez31, 10 Feb 2010 12:19 PM
From: United States
My message to the family of murdered air force major. Let him out, don't appeal, and as soon as he steps out of prison empty a clip on him. Then, and this is important, then do the same with the judge that overturned the original sentence.
Just look at that face, read his eyes......he's totally innocent. Give him his old job back with full restitution and public apology.
MJEV.
1. Political influence
2. Money
3. Abunch of lambones behind you
My uncle was sent home to die because he did not have RD$ 900,000 to undergo a surgery even when he is insured with the Teachers insurance in DR. He went to Argentina, and guess whatthey are doing everything for free..so if you dont belong to the elite of corrupted polititcians saca' pie
and
You know how many politicos will deposit hundred of thousands in their accounts?
it is not balanced, it is not right
From: Qatar, .. Conconete.com
jajaja.. a useless METRO? listen to this idiot... where as before a transportation strike would practically paralyze the city. and hold everyone hostage basically. STRIKES are no more.
With a name like "CONCONETE" I would use the word IDIOT sparingly!
MAYBE THEY'LL CLAIM......."DUE TO OVERCROWDING JAILS".
You forgot to include Cuba and Venezuela with.....the hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil Government controlled media policy .......only one never hears about it !
Just ask Belial he lives in Texas, USA.