DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Former Attorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez Sanchez began his defense on the first hearing on Friday, 12 April 2024. He has six days to present his defense to Judge Amauri Martinez of the Third Court of Instruction of the National District.

Jean Alain Rodríguez Sanchez was Attorney General from 2016 to 2020. He is accused of corruption, bribery and asset laundering for more than RD$6 billion.

Of 63 accused in the named Medusa Operation (41 individuals and 22 companies), 26 have pled guilty, including 17 individuals and nine companies. These say they were following instructions from the Attorney General.

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