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Santo Domingo.- The head of the Justice Ministry’s Money Laundering Unit subpoenaed ex Cincinnati Reds star pitcher Jose Rijo for December 6, in connection with the fugitive Matías Avelino Castro, charged with the contract killing of the journalist Jose Silvestre on August 2.

Daniel German Miranda said the subpoenaed was already served on Dominican-born Rijo, who must appear before the Justice Ministry for questioning about Avelino and their joint businesses.

The official said although the former all-star pitcher had been subpoenaed for November 3, Rijo sent a medical certificate through his lawyer, complaining of stomach ailments.

Miranda said the ex major leaguer is only being investigated on his business relation with Avelino, because the Unit’s he directs doesn’t persecute fugitives.

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7 comment(s)
Written by: RobertoJose, 15 Nov 2011 2:39 PM
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
Sure, give him enough time to get his stories straight, we don't want him diverting from the questions asked......
Written by: RoyStone, 15 Nov 2011 2:39 PM
From: Australia
Editor N.B.
subpoena not subpoenaed?
prosecute not persecute?
Written by: cejay, 16 Nov 2011 9:26 AM
From: United States, A beautiful Location
Jose is a great guy, this is no biggy!! Prosecutors just trying to create a story and chesma!!! STAY STRONG JOSE
Written by: RoyStone, 16 Nov 2011 9:36 AM
From: Australia
Yes, cejay, the guy's a sports star. He couldn't possibly be involved in anything bad! Stay strong? You mean "stay sick" and ignore the subpoena!
Written by: cejay, 17 Nov 2011 12:04 AM
From: United States, A beautiful Location
As much money Jose has made over the years, do you think he really needs this shi#?????Pleaseeeeeeee
Written by: RoyStone, 17 Nov 2011 2:59 AM
From: Australia
cejay, sorry I forgot, rich ego-maniacs are not interested in getting more money. They only need someone like you sticking up for them. Kinda like the Pope needs your prayers.
Written by: Grosero, 17 Nov 2011 10:23 AM
From: United States
Send him Higuey Prison so his new bunk buddy "BEN DOVER" can get to know him --- better!
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