No way José. A lot of Domincans drown here on the north coast and i've never heard of any massive search ever being done9/0.
He was not allowed to leave his room unless he was accompanied by PN. Basically, wasn't allowed to leave the resort either.
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Girl Missing from RIU Hotel in Punta Cana
Tell that to her parents
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Criminal lawsl as you have stated is not a normal area of law for GA but they are well connected. It would be normal to associate with experts in areas outside the norm for either good existing clients or those in need that want the cache of the firm and their connections to make or keep such cliental. It was a smart move to take the case and Garner all the publicity.
No need to have actually dealt with them specifically though many of us have, to see that. "It ain't rocket surgery"
"So maybe I missed that part, but did they hold him at all? As I understand, he was continuing spending his vacation in the same resort, and even for free (Government paid for his extended stay), he was under supervision all the time, but can it be legally interpreted as being held? He was not locked in a prison cell."
I was also wondering this
After 1384 posts, you guys seem to be getting frustrated and angry with one another. I need to chime in at this point. It was obviously Colonel Mustard in the conservatory with the candlestick.
I appreciate that you took the time out of your busy schedule as a minor-attracted person and, more recently, a Tesla vandal to provide this constructive criticism. I try to remain teachable always! Have a blessed evening.
No they would not and in my opinion, they shouldn't have done it for this young lady either.
From day one, I think that the US media played the biggest role in how the Govt was going to respond.
I think after her parents saw the video of her puking her guts out, they understood everything and that's why they asked DR authorities to stop the investigation and just declare her dead.
I have been to this resort, honestly I don't know how come they don't have cases like this every week, if not every day.
Project much? You will note I did not make any personal attacks such as this in my post #1361...I stated that, for me, your choice of words take away from your opinions. Teachable? You continue here to prove my point...you can't help but say these things in a feeble effort to bolster your otherwise somewhat intelligent posts. If I were as thin-skinned as a certain current world leader, I'd threaten to sue you just for "being mean!" Enjoy your morning coffee...and stock up before the price goes up again
His travel was restricted by a form of house arrest and his passport was taken away which restricted his ability to return home. After 48 hours it was illegal according to the DR constitution. I’m not a lawyer. Just my opinion.
If her body had been found quickly, he could have been held longer pending the results of the autopsy to rule out foul play. That’s acceptable
The Pivot airlines crew were never formally charged and held for many months because the police had solid evidence, hundreds of pounds of cocaine seized from the aircraft. The PN also had solid evidence exonerating the crew but they chose to ignore it and then lose it.
If Joshua’s family hadn’t hired a lawyer and US law enforcement agencies weren’t involved, he would probably still be held pending further investigation and not at the resort. He would be in a DR jail cell having his life threatened while being extorted for money by his DR cell mates.
JLS. Taking the high road is respectable and admirable but many times, it’s just pissing into the wind. I’ve learned to always consider the source when I respond to a post I find unpalatable. Something I did a lot back in the days of the OT threads. His so called OP Ed is a rant. Very often a rant is the best laxative for those afflicted with mental constipation.
Sorry but it is not just this resort. If you have been to this resort, then you are aware that stretch of beach is rough. Most resorts in the area (Riu, Hard Rock, Occidental) more times than not have a red flag out. Drinking and going into the rough water is not the best idea. No parent should ever have to suffer a loss like this. Unfortunately, it happens but it does not make it any less tragic. Understanding and accepting are two different things.
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Unfortunately, it is not just about spring break. I see numerous stories on travel forums about the same thing, people drinking (drunk) and going into the water. You know that mentality, "it can't or won't happen to me".
Still seems safer than Florida. I was in Panama City a few years ago during spring break , wow, crazy. https://www.bing.com/videos/rivervi...45CB73EE9600E7FEC2F145CB73EE9600E7F&FORM=VIRE
Irresponsible behavior whether in Punta Cana, Florida, Mexico, or anywhere has a BAD result...........
I was just up in PP. Every beach in Playa Dorada had yellow flags. Saw kids in the water but it didn't seem too bad. I'm a beach walker, not swimmer, so I wasn't tempted to test what yellow really meant.