SANTO DOMINGO.- Retired Army colonel Jose Francisco Rodriguez, accused of issuing a National Investigations Department (DNI) ID card to Puerto Rican murder convict Jose Figueroa Agosto, revealed Monday that he was only following orders of then director, Fernando Cruz Mendez, during Hipolito Mejía’s Administration (2000-2004).
Rodriguez, who wasn’t stripped of his commission by president Leonel Fernandez and instead forced to retire in February, spoke before being interrogated Monday morning by National District prosecutor Alejandro Moscoso, about the card which made Figueroa figure as a DNI officer, seized September 3, 2009, in apartment 15B of the luxury condo Torre Alco Paradisso, in the upscale sector La Esperilla, during the search in the wake of the Puerto Rican’s escape.
Upon arriving at the Office of the Prosecutor, the retired lieutenant colonel reiterated his innocence and that he doesn’t know Figueroa or the others implicated in that case.
The ex officer called the issuing of that type a identification “protocol,” which is almost always by superior orders.
Possible probe
Moscoso, speaking after the interrogation, affirmed that he doesn’t descard the ex director of the DNI, mayor general (R) Cruz Mendez, in whose tenure Figueroa was provided with that intelligence agency’s ID.
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
And good O' Leo knew about it.....just one more for the hall of shame.
Written by: Bizc8, 23 May 2011 12:07 PM
From: United States
No, ahora nadie asume responsabilidades. Permítame recordarle al teniente coronel que ningún militar está en la obligación de acatar órdenes que (ellos entienden) están fuera de la ley. Su excusa es una excusa barata y no digna de un alto oficial como usted que tiene pleno conocimiento del código de ética militar dominicano. Tanto usted, como su superior y en última instancia el propio presidente de la república deben de responder por este "delito", no "indelicadeza" como les gusta a ustedes llamar este tipo de hechos. Usted como oficial militar es responsable de este delito por seguir órdenes ilegales, su superior por darlas y el presidente Leonel Fernández por permitirle simplemente retirarse de las filas (con derecho a pensión dicho sea de paso) sin ser sometido bajo cargos criminales en corte militar y en corte civil. En República Dominicana hay leyes, mas no hay justicia. En República Dominicana existe una cultura generacional de impunidad que de no ser cortada de raíz por
Written by: Bizc8, 23 May 2011 12:12 PM
From: United States
las nuevas generaciones, nuestro país quedará irremisiblemente condenado a sucumbir bajo el yugo de la maldición. Teniente Coronel, usted no es un raso, ni un sargento. Usted es un alto oficial y como tal, la vara con la que a usted se le mide es más alta. A mayor privilegios, mayores responsabilidades. Si tuvo pantalones para delinquir, tenga pantalones para admitir su culpabilidad. No pretenda lavarse las manos alegando "a mí me mandaron." No le luce camarada. Tanto usted, como su superior y el presidente deben comparecer ante la justicia y pagar el castigo de sus fechorías.
From: Dominican Republic
Meanwhile, back at the oasis, the Arabs were eating their dates.
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
Bizc8, esa palabras estan bien dicho.....very strong comment, unfortunately , there is no dignity in the dominican republic government..
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
lol
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
@Biz,
Muy, muy bien dicho! No es necesario decir nada mas.
MJEV.
Written by: THINK, 23 May 2011 1:11 PM
From: United States, SDQ -- Mia --NY
Take a look of these funny and stupid things.......
..."Rodriguez, who wasn’t stripped of his commission by president Leonel Fernandez and instead forced to retire in February..."
Q: Why he was not prosecuted? only forced retire?
... "the retired lieutenant colonel reiterate his innocent...."
Q: Innocent? of course he is , because all corruption personnel will be acquitted due to innocent.
"The ex officer called the issuing of that type a identification “protocol,” which is almost always by superior orders."
Q: Protocol, of course, in DR the drug business is part of the Government job because of the corruptions and money sharing....
Superior orders?
Q: Then, speak out......and prepared to be assisnated.
Written by: juanb, 23 May 2011 1:24 PM
From: Dominican Republic
No one is responsible for anything, ever.
From: Dominican Republic, San Carlos, barrio de matatanes, aqui no invente
bizcocho
te la comiste
nuff said
Written by: Escott, 23 May 2011 2:19 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Cabrera and Sosua a 2 days a month for payday
endemic in the Republic. No one is ever wrong. It is always the "Odderguy Syndrome".
Written by: matador, 23 May 2011 2:22 PM
From: United States, www.brugal-ron.com/home.php
Corruption, y mas corruption, y si buelven a poner a Hipoloco en la presidentia, hay es que se bas a terminar de joderse to"""
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
Teniente coronel, cuanto le dieron de propina para fabricar esta tayjetica??
And, let's see if Papá remembers anything about his ex director of DNI.
If he didn't remember Quirino, maybe this one is easy to forget as well.
From: Dominican Republic, I dislike all politicians and their afiliated parties... "I simply say it AS IT IS!!"
Dominicans are so retarded, they belive Hipoloco can do something different for that stupid country. Don't you see he is an old hack anyone can control, and when not - he himself goes out of control.
Arbol que nace torcido - nadie lo endereza!
PRD = SOCIAL DISTRUCTION
PRD = ECONOMICAL DISTRUCTION
PRD = EDUCATIONAL MESS
PRD = INFRASTRUCTURAL MESS
PRD = MISERABLE LIFE
PRD = BYE-BYE DR
ALL INGRIDIENTS FOR TOTAL MESS AND DEGRESSIVE-REGRESSIVE GROWTH
DON'T GET WRONG, THERE ARE BETTER-SMARTER MEN ON PRD THAN HIPOLOCO AND MIGUEL VULLSH*T MALROBADO.
THE SOLUTION IS OBVIOUS....
Written by: BASTA, 23 May 2011 4:43 PM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
PRD = SOCIAL DISTRUCTION = Lieonelzs first term
PRD = ECONOMICAL DISTRUCTION=Lieonellie first term
PRD = EDUCATIONAL MESS= lie-onelie first term
PRD = INFRASTRUCTURAL MESS = Leoninex first term
PRD = MISERABLE LIFE = Lionexxy first term
PRD = BYE-BYE DR = Been gone since lioxxxy first term
PLD = Patidos ladrones Dominicanos
Written by: bernies, 23 May 2011 5:01 PM
From: United States, key west fl
Why is Leonel name being mentioned in the post when they are talking about that this happen during Hipolito era on the article. Hey biz. get the news straight and then make your comments base on the that. Leonel is not the prosecutor he is the president and there for cannot give orders to arrest anyone. It is the prosecution job to follow up on that and make sure that whoever does a crime do the time.
From: Spain, Ibiza, Minorca, Mallorca
No me digan que antes habian lasos con narcotrafico, que solo fueron bajo el regimen de Mejia?
Y ahora no!
No, ahora son buenos Catolicos, ex-monaguillos gente serias.
Sigan durmiendo de ese lado.
Juan Bobo y Pedro Animal para el proximo Presidente y Vice-Presidente.
Written by: Perez, 23 May 2011 8:42 PM
From: Dominican Republic
@Basta u forgot:
PLD= Partido de Liquidacion Dominicana
PLD= Partido de Lacras Dominicana
From: United States
PRD = Partido de Ratas Dominicanas
PRD = Partido que Rapta en Dominicana
PRD = Partido que Roba en Dominicana
From: United States
Como siempre..Hipolito nunca sabia nada de lo que pasaba en su administracion..
lo mismo con el capitan Quirino, con quien salio en un millon de fotos abrazado de Hipolito.Hoy acusado de narcotrafico y extraditado a USA
Vamos a ver ahora como se limpia el PRD las manos como Pilatos..barbarazo!
From: Dominican Republic, I dislike all politicians and their afiliated parties... "I simply say it AS IT IS!!"
This is the problem with some Dominican ppl. They believe the president is there to manage every crime, every rape, every death, every beverage drank, every word said, every step every Dominican takes, and even control the air every breathes.
Are you out of minds?
It is every individual for himself/herself responsibility to shape up their future. Not president of any nation is responsible for what one, as a human being decides to do with one's life. He/she can only assist by building infrastructures, social programs, and revamping education. The rest it's full responsibility of each and every Dominican.
Is not Leonel's fault that most Dominican are womanizers, drinkers, uneducated, and what not? He never told today, don't go to school no matter what?
Except, most of you wants to see things happen right in front of your eyes. In other words, instant gratification. Guess, what?
There's not better happiness than the one that has beein gotten with dignity & great sacrifice
From: United States
This is not the type of military officer or attitude Coronel Rafael Thomas Fernandez Dominguez sacrificed his life for.
If this is typical of the Dominican officers, that sacrifice was for naught.
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Muy, muy bien dicho! No es necesario decir nada mas.
MJEV.
Take a look of these funny and stupid things.......
..."Rodriguez, who wasn’t stripped of his commission by president Leonel Fernandez and instead forced to retire in February..."
Q: Why he was not prosecuted? only forced retire?
... "the retired lieutenant colonel reiterate his innocent...."
Q: Innocent? of course he is , because all corruption personnel will be acquitted due to innocent.
"The ex officer called the issuing of that type a identification “protocol,” which is almost always by superior orders."
Q: Protocol, of course, in DR the drug business is part of the Government job because of the corruptions and money sharing....
Superior orders?
Q: Then, speak out......and prepared to be assisnated.
No one is responsible for anything, ever.
bizcocho
te la comiste
nuff said
And, let's see if Papá remembers anything about his ex director of DNI.
If he didn't remember Quirino, maybe this one is easy to forget as well.
Arbol que nace torcido - nadie lo endereza!
PRD = SOCIAL DISTRUCTION
PRD = ECONOMICAL DISTRUCTION
PRD = EDUCATIONAL MESS
PRD = INFRASTRUCTURAL MESS
PRD = MISERABLE LIFE
PRD = BYE-BYE DR
ALL INGRIDIENTS FOR TOTAL MESS AND DEGRESSIVE-REGRESSIVE GROWTH
DON'T GET WRONG, THERE ARE BETTER-SMARTER MEN ON PRD THAN HIPOLOCO AND MIGUEL VULLSH*T MALROBADO.
THE SOLUTION IS OBVIOUS....
PRD = ECONOMICAL DISTRUCTION=Lieonellie first term
PRD = EDUCATIONAL MESS= lie-onelie first term
PRD = INFRASTRUCTURAL MESS = Leoninex first term
PRD = MISERABLE LIFE = Lionexxy first term
PRD = BYE-BYE DR = Been gone since lioxxxy first term
PLD = Patidos ladrones Dominicanos
Y ahora no!
No, ahora son buenos Catolicos, ex-monaguillos gente serias.
Sigan durmiendo de ese lado.
Juan Bobo y Pedro Animal para el proximo Presidente y Vice-Presidente.
PLD= Partido de Liquidacion Dominicana
PLD= Partido de Lacras Dominicana
PRD = Partido que Rapta en Dominicana
PRD = Partido que Roba en Dominicana
lo mismo con el capitan Quirino, con quien salio en un millon de fotos abrazado de Hipolito.Hoy acusado de narcotrafico y extraditado a USA
Vamos a ver ahora como se limpia el PRD las manos como Pilatos..barbarazo!
Are you out of minds?
It is every individual for himself/herself responsibility to shape up their future. Not president of any nation is responsible for what one, as a human being decides to do with one's life. He/she can only assist by building infrastructures, social programs, and revamping education. The rest it's full responsibility of each and every Dominican.
Is not Leonel's fault that most Dominican are womanizers, drinkers, uneducated, and what not? He never told today, don't go to school no matter what?
Except, most of you wants to see things happen right in front of your eyes. In other words, instant gratification. Guess, what?
There's not better happiness than the one that has beein gotten with dignity & great sacrifice
If this is typical of the Dominican officers, that sacrifice was for naught.