Honduran court drops charges against former president pardoned by Trump
The judge said the evidence did not show Hernández controlled the funds, and prosecutors’ request for a formal indictment was rejected.
- A Honduran judge dismissed fraud and money laundering charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernández, clearing him of all pending charges related to public fund disbursements from 2010 to 2013.
- Hernández was extradited to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges, sentenced, and later pardoned by President Donald Trump before returning to Honduras.
- The judge ruled that the evidence did not prove Hernández's involvement in the alleged embezzlement or that funds were used for his 2013 campaign.
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By Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español A Honduran court dismissed fraud and money laundering charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernández on Tuesday, nine months after U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned him and Hernández was released from a U.S. prison, where he was serving a 45-year sentence. The post Court in Honduras drops fraud and money laundering charges against Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by Trump appeared first on KVIA.
Honduran judge dismisses fraud and money laundering case against former President Hernández – WTOP News
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — A judge in Honduras on Tuesday dismissed the case against former president Juan Orlando Hernández for fraud and money laundering charges, clearing him of any pending charges in the Central American nation. Hernández made the controversial return to his home country in July, four years after being extradited to the United...
Honduran judge drops corruption charges against ex-leader Hernandez
The 57-year-old, known as JOH, governed from 2014 to 2022 and had been accused of embezzling $2 million in public funds to finance his 2013 presidential campaign. He has denied all charges. The judge dismissed the allegations on the grounds that the former president "did not authorize" and "did not manage" those resources, judicial spokesperson Carlos Silva told reporters. Hernandez "did not see any increase in his assets," Silva said, adding th…
Honduran court drops charges against former president pardoned by Trump
A Honduran court has dropped charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernandez over fraud and money laundering, judiciary authorities said on Tuesday, nine months after he was freed from U.S. prison where he was serving a lengthy sentence for drug trafficking charges.
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Honduran judge dismisses fraud and money laundering case against former President Hernández
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — A judge in Honduras on Tuesday dismissed the case against former president Juan Orlando Hernández for fraud and money laundering charges, clearing him of any pending charges in the Central American nation.
Honduran judge dismisses fraud and money laundering case against former President Hernandez
A judge in Honduras on Tuesday dismissed the case against former president Juan Orlando Hernandez for fraud and money laundering charges, clearing him of any pending charges in the Central American nation.
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