J. Rijo. photo elnuevodiario.com.do.
San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic.- Former Major League star pitcher Jose Rijo was the front man for alleged drug trafficker Matias Avelino Castro (Joaquin Espinal Almeyda), and had in his name 80% of the assets owned by the now fugitive, according to the prosecutors who investigate the murder of the journalist Jose Agustin Silvestre.
Lead prosecutor German Miranda said the indictment results from the evidence against the former Cincinnati Reds all-star in the money laundering case which has eight defendants.
Avelino Castro, the network’s alleged ringleader charged with ordering the murder of the journalist Jose Silvestre, is still at large.
The defendants are Ángel Amed Gutiérrez, Elvin Canario D’Óleo (Haina), Fermín Marcelino Calderón, Dennis Junior Serrano (Presión) and Franklin Lugo Mejía (La Máquina ), being held pending the start of the trial, while Raysa Danielis Avelino was released on RD$1 million bond with travel restriction, in addition to Rijo.
Of the accused, Rijo, Marcelino Calderón and the fugitive Avelino Castro are charged with money laundering.
The alleged kingpin also faces charges conspiracy and murder, while the others are accused of conspiracy, weapons possession, kidnapping and murder.
RD$20.0 million bond
Prosecutor Pamela Rijo requested bond to be set at RD$20 million, travel restriction and periodic appearance at the office of the prosecutor at the end of each month.
She said the date of the hearing for Rijo’s arraignment had yet to be set.
Written by: jhcl2012, 31 Jul 2012 7:48 AM
From: United States, PA - Mas pa'lante, ¡Manos a la obra!
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Written by: BASTA, 31 Jul 2012 7:48 AM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs/Free abortions for all
Let’s make him economics minister
From: United States
What a shame ( Jose rijo) be carefully of you come to any parrot USA. Because here they will make you paid for all the bad that you had done .... Shame,shame on you. Stinking ex major leaguer ....
From: United States
This is a prime example of some major leaguer and ex major leaguers instead. Of investing. There well earn money this the plan some of then con on with , Yes they might have. Money invest some of that money in to your owned aducation ,and don't be so greeded trying to leave the fast live....
Written by: zooma, 31 Jul 2012 8:12 AM
From: United States
You have to wonder about this. What makes a guy who has made a name for himself, played great ball, appeared on all star teams, earned himself a MVP, and received The Tony Conigliaro Award happen to bring himself into this turn of events ?
Any hope of his entering the Hall of Fame have been dashed.
Drugs !!!!!!!!
From: Dominican Republic, calle A.Portes
The defendant is Jose Rijo and the prosecutor is Pamela Rijo , a strange coincidence and we have heard not a word from the lawyers from the defence ..and yet Pamela is outlining her case outside the court and even before the date of the court hearing has been set .
And the case has been moved from la Romana to San Pedro ..
From this report , it is almosy impossible to understand what is happening and how can you have a murder case being run with a money laundering case ,,,the evidence to be presented to the court would be entirely different .Or maybe evidence is not that important
From: Dominican Republic, NEVER FORGOTTEN, NEVER FORSAKEN!
Let's give a fair trial, then lock him up.
Written by: jhcl2012, 31 Jul 2012 10:18 AM
From: United States, PA - Mas pa'lante, ¡Manos a la obra!
Juan Marichal's daughter divorced him for 70% of his wealth.... That and some "bad business" (Josean) choices, bankrupted him....
Next step was to use his "name" to represent bad money as good money!
Eh duro!
:-(
Written by: generoso, 31 Jul 2012 10:23 AM
From: Dominican Republic, United States
DR justice is a haven for delays, postponements, lengthy appeals to different courts, then after about 7 years, appeal to the supreme court because of some technicality. By that time the accuser's as well as the defendants are worn out, and they will be lured by promises of monies and drop the charges.
Dominican justice is very lenient on baseball celebrities and consider them above the law, so the chances of Mr.Rijo doing real time, are slim and none, and his lawyers, some judges and prosecutor's allowing plea bargains, will make lot's of moola.
From: United States
@GENEROSO ,,, that is very real Too but less painful than naming a substitute judge less falow the trail and See what's going to happen, he is JOSE RIJO, a big time loosser .
From: Dominican Republic, calle A.Portes
Yes , generoso , you are correct ..I have recently spent 6 days in el palacio de justicia trying to have a case resolved.. ,there has never been a building more ineptly named .
In this particular case , I noted the date for the hearing has not been set . and goodness knows when it will or where. The main reason for all the problems, in my opinion , is simply the failure of the prosecutors to produce the correct evidence , and then the failure of the defence lawyers to test thoroughly the strength of the evidence .
Some days in the courts , the same prosecutor presents cases against people in up to 9 different cases but he or she has very little knowledge of any case ..it is absurd ...And as you point out , the lawyers try to get around the court system by agreeing on a sentance between themselves ..with a good cut going to them.
Written by: generoso, 31 Jul 2012 1:08 PM
From: Dominican Republic, United States
Ricardolito
Only the few elite businessmen that have the government by the balls, can survive in the chaos of the DR justice system. There is no justice, and zero protection for anyone's investment from mercenary lawyers and their official judicial accomplices, and you meekly operate with a target on your back.
The DR politicians do not understand that in order for us to advance as a nation, this rosary of injustices in the system, have to be curtailed, otherwise foreign investment will never have a strong presence.
Many friends and associates doing business in DR have left for good, and swore never to return, and I don't blame them a bit.
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You have to wonder about this. What makes a guy who has made a name for himself, played great ball, appeared on all star teams, earned himself a MVP, and received The Tony Conigliaro Award happen to bring himself into this turn of events ?
Any hope of his entering the Hall of Fame have been dashed.
Drugs !!!!!!!!
And the case has been moved from la Romana to San Pedro ..
From this report , it is almosy impossible to understand what is happening and how can you have a murder case being run with a money laundering case ,,,the evidence to be presented to the court would be entirely different .Or maybe evidence is not that important
Next step was to use his "name" to represent bad money as good money!
Eh duro!
:-(
Dominican justice is very lenient on baseball celebrities and consider them above the law, so the chances of Mr.Rijo doing real time, are slim and none, and his lawyers, some judges and prosecutor's allowing plea bargains, will make lot's of moola.
In this particular case , I noted the date for the hearing has not been set . and goodness knows when it will or where. The main reason for all the problems, in my opinion , is simply the failure of the prosecutors to produce the correct evidence , and then the failure of the defence lawyers to test thoroughly the strength of the evidence .
Some days in the courts , the same prosecutor presents cases against people in up to 9 different cases but he or she has very little knowledge of any case ..it is absurd ...And as you point out , the lawyers try to get around the court system by agreeing on a sentance between themselves ..with a good cut going to them.
Only the few elite businessmen that have the government by the balls, can survive in the chaos of the DR justice system. There is no justice, and zero protection for anyone's investment from mercenary lawyers and their official judicial accomplices, and you meekly operate with a target on your back.
The DR politicians do not understand that in order for us to advance as a nation, this rosary of injustices in the system, have to be curtailed, otherwise foreign investment will never have a strong presence.
Many friends and associates doing business in DR have left for good, and swore never to return, and I don't blame them a bit.