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SANTO DOMINGO.- The National District court Monday sentenced Leavy Nin Batista, wife of Puerto Rican murder convict Jose Figueroa Agosto, to five years in prison for conspiracy, money laundering and forgery, though a plea deal with prosecutors suspends two and a half years of jail time.

Second Instruction Court judge Claribel Nivar sent Nin to the jail at Najayo, where the terms of the plea deal state that she must learn a trade, submit herself to the vigilance of a San Cristóbal province judge, provide community services in a state or charity institution, and the confiscation of the assets she admits result from illicit activities.

Although scheduled for 4 p.m., the sentence was read starting 11:50 p.m. with Nivar’s arrival, and concluded to at 12:05 a.m.

In her arraignment after she surrendered and returned to the country from Spain, Nin pleaded guilty to charges of forming part of her husband’s, and testified that all the defendants in the case knew and had dealings with Figueroa.

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8 comment(s)
Written by: RobertoJose, 17 May 2011 8:21 AM
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
"and the confiscation of the assets she admits result from illicit activities"....... Thats it, no audit ? THAT WAS EASY!!!!
Written by: gmiller261, 17 May 2011 8:38 AM
From: United States
A woman. That is all these pussies have to offer when MANY government official go free.

What a pathetic country.

"she must learn a trade". How about 95% of your government, armed services and police force.
Written by: ajm135, 17 May 2011 9:17 AM
From: United States
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


What shame, I would think that a "KING PIN" who had DNCD and high RANKING officials killed would get 25 years to lifetime. I mean, this guy did worse than raping a child...He filled the streets with blood bath while he was getting it on with peoples wives..

This is why I'm PROUD OF BEING AN AMERICAN. THE JURY DECIDES YOUR FATE.

IN DR THE CORRUPTED POLITICIANS & LOW LIFE JUDGES SELL THERE CONSCIENCE FOR MONEY AND POWER...
Written by: cejay, 17 May 2011 9:52 AM
From: United States, A beautiful Location
This is hilarious and the D.R. justice system is a joke!! If I was a criminal, I would know where to live and hide!!!
Written by: WalterPolo, 17 May 2011 11:22 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
She'll be out by Xmas.
Written by: OGNYC, 17 May 2011 12:26 PM
From: United States
Alot of fools on this site said that major people could go to jail. I guess this is the beginning,she isn't even important and look at the sweet deal she got. How can people be so stupid as to think that any one of any weight would go to jail. Then as to make a point to these naive dreamers we get this comedic conviction. Were are those fools I would love to hear what they think is going to happen next.
Written by: ElSuavecito, 17 May 2011 7:05 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Santiago de los 30 Caballeros

Only a crazy person would take this trial seriously!
Written by: THINK, 17 May 2011 7:22 PM
From: United States, SDQ -- Mia --NY

This is show business of the "PRETENDED FAIR TRIAL" in DR's justice system.

Excellent deal for her and yet she could have suite facilities arranged by paying money while she stays in Najayo.

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