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Federal Judge Voids Vinculación a Proceso for 'Don Rodo'

The ruling sends prosecutors back to reframe and support the charges while leaving the criminal case and detention intact.

Overview

  • A federal judge granted an amparo that left without effect the prior vinculación a proceso against Abraham Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'Don Rodo'.
  • The court ordered prosecutors to issue a new, properly grounded determination of the alleged crimes and probable responsibility before the case can proceed.
  • The decision does not order his release and the defendant remains subject to the criminal process and to his current detention status.
  • The Attorney General's office has filed a review to challenge the amparo and the matter will go to a collegiate court for resolution.
  • Authorities say the case centers on allegations that 'Don Rodo' laundered CJNG funds through land and property purchases with help from notaries, and a separate judge has linked Alfonso Valencia 'El Repollo' to process on meth and weapons charges.