Girl Missing from RIU Hotel in Punta Cana

Manuel01

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I didn't know that we have so many Full Time "Keyboard Detectives" in this Forum.
Am i the only one working or what is going on !?
 
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Joshua Steven Riibe's lawyers filed a Habeas Corpus request, a legal recourse seeking the release of their client, who is involved in the investigation of the disappearance of young Sudiksha Konanki.

A source confirmed to Noticias SIN, that the hearing will be heard this Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
This Midwest pudgy hick wasn't in the same class looks-wise as the beautiful Miss Konanki.
Only if she was really intoxicated could she have found him appealing.
 

SKY

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This Midwest pudgy hick wasn't in the same class looks-wise as the beautiful Miss Konanki.
Only if she was really intoxicated could she have found him appealing.
We know she was drunk. But I did not think this drunk...............
 

CristoRey

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He needs to be released.
Failure to remember every exact detail in a sequence of events after a hard night of drinking with some chic you just met doesn't make you guilty of murder nor does following your paid counsel's advice when it comes to answering (or declining to answer) a few questions.

This fella has a whole new set of problems to deal with when he returns to the USA. Due to all of this news coverage he will be harassed about this incident for the rest of his life.
 

SKY

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He needs to be released.
Failure to remember every exact detail in a sequence of events after a hard night of drinking with some chic you just met doesn't make you guilty of murder nor does following your paid counsel's advice when it comes to answering (or declining to answer) a few questions.
I did the exact same thing when I killed that perp. Listened to my lawyer, said nothing, and and case was ruled self defense...............
 

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He needs to be released.
Failure to remember every exact detail in a sequence of events after a hard night of drinking with some chic you just met doesn't make you guilty of murder nor does following your paid counsel's advice when it comes to answering (or declining to answer) a few questions.

This fella has a whole new set of problems to deal with when he returns to the USA. Due to all of this news coverage he will be harassed about this incident for the rest of his life.
They had ONLINE History , before they met ... IN fact she invited HIM to come down .
I think this was established as Fact already , no ?

As to the Rest of his Life ...IF the body is found , this will all be cleared up.

And She no longer has " the rest of her Life"
So there is that


But , YES
He SHOULD be released immediately
... Charge him or release him. the Rule of Law is the Rule of Law .. No one should be kept on suspicion alone ., Ever .

They can always grab him Later . IF evidence turns up
 

SKY

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They had ONLINE History , before they met ... IN fact she invited HIM to come down .
I think this was established as Fact already , no ?

As to the Rest of his Life ...IF the body is found , this will all be cleared up.

And She no longer has " the rest of her Life"
So there is that
You post crap like this you better have a link to a source....................Produce it...............
 
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He needs to be released.
Failure to remember every exact detail in a sequence of events after a hard night of drinking with some chic you just met doesn't make you guilty of murder nor does following your paid counsel's advice when it comes to answering (or declining to answer) a few questions.

This fella has a whole new set of problems to deal with when he returns to the USA. Due to all of this news coverage he will be harassed about this incident for the rest of his life.
CR. It wouldn’t surprise me to see him turn misfortune into a quick buck and charge media interview fees when he lands on US soil.
 

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What is a preventive habeas corpus? Legal action filed by Joshua Riibe's lawyers​

Habeas corpus is a legal remedy that protects people against arbitrary detention.

Santo Domingo - Mar. 17, 2025 | 2:57 pm | 3 min read



  • Joshua Riibe has filed a writ of habeas corpus. ( EXTERNAL SOURCE )
    Lawyers for young American Joshua Steven Riibe filed a preventive habeas corpus to prevent his arrest in the investigation into student Sudiksha Konanki .
    They argued that their client has cooperated with the authorities and that there are no sufficient grounds for his arrest.
    Habeas corpus is a legal remedy that protects people from arbitrary detention.
    In the Dominican Republic, it has constitutional status and is regulated by the Code of Criminal Procedure . Its purpose is to ensure that no one is deprived of their liberty unlawfully and that any arrest is immediately reviewed by a judge.

    What does habeas corpus mean?

    • The expression comes from Latin and means "to present the body . "
    • It originated in England as an order to enable judges to evaluate the legality of an arrest.
    • It was incorporated into Dominican legislation in 1914 .
      When can a writ of habeas corpus be requested?

    The Criminal Procedure Code establishes three cases in which a person may resort to this mechanism:

    Illegal detention :​

    • If someone is arrested without a warrant and it is not a case of flagrant crime.
    • If more than 48 hours have passed without being brought before a judge.
    • If the arrest is made by an authority without jurisdiction.
  • Threat of illegal detention :​

    • It can be filed preventively if there is a risk of being arbitrarily arrested.
  • Risk of illegal transfer out of the country :​

    • If there are indications that a person will be deported or transferred outside Dominican territory without due process .

  • How does the process unfold?

    The habeas corpus procedure consists of four stages:
  • Application:
    • It can be done in writing or verbally and does not require the payment of fees.
  • Judge's order:
    • If the judge deems the request valid, he or she issues a warrant for the detained person to be brought before him or her.
    • If the authority refuses, it is in contempt .
  • Audience:
    • It is done in a maximum of 48 hours .
    • The judge listens to the affected person and the authority responsible for his detention .
  • Execution:
    • If the judge orders release , it must be carried out immediately.
    • If an official delays or fails to comply with the order , he or she may be disciplined and dismissed.
  • Habeas corpus in the case of Joshua Riibe

    Joshua Riibe 's defense team filed this motion preemptively to prevent their client from being detained while the investigation into Sudiksha Konanki 's disappearance continues . Although Riibe has been questioned several times, he remains a key witness and has not yet been charged with any crime.
    This case demonstrates how habeas corpus can protect a person before an arrest occurs, ensuring that arbitrary measures are not taken without legal basis.

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Well petitioning HC he will get a hearing with a judge. It's supposed to be quick. The judge simply makes a decision if holding the individual is legal or otherwise justified. Everyone files one, about 30% are granted. It all depends on the influence of the AG and their team in this case. As I said last night and this morning, it must come to an end or hit our boy with the dreaded medida de coerción. One of these will evince itself in the next 24 hours I assume.