Girl Missing from RIU Hotel in Punta Cana

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jose949 said:
Not sure which part you disagree with. True, he is in a fix and his family went all out to get him out of whatever mess he is in (his father is in the DR).

It's also the reasonable thing to do and I am sure the US embassy would have advised him to do the same. At the same time given he has high profile lawyers who are not exactly cheap, if he is indeed a suspect but not named as one, the PN/Fiscalia are going to have to match the calibre of what stands in their way to solving this or they will be legally obliterated.
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You are saying that because he got a "big name law firm" it speaks to the seriousness of the situation. Think about it, you are an American, in another country, being questioned for something like this, you would get the best you could also. Again, we are not privy to all the information,
 
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keepcoming said:
You are saying that because he got a "big name law firm" it speaks to the seriousness of the situation. Think about it, you are an American, in another country, being questioned for something like this, you would get the best you could also. Again, we are not privy to all the information,
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In 2004 when a guy cracked my head open with a Machete and I killed the guy with my Licensed Glock I did not hire one lawyer. I hired TWO of the best. And it was cut and dry self defense but good legal representation is definitely required in ANY Country...........
 
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jose949 said:
Not sure which part you disagree with. True, he is in a fix and his family went all out to get him out of whatever mess he is in (his father is in the DR).

It's also the reasonable thing to do and I am sure the US embassy would have advised him to do the same. At the same time given he has high profile lawyers who are not exactly cheap, if he is indeed a suspect but not named as one, the PN/Fiscalia are going to have to match the calibre of what stands in their way to solving this or they will be legally obliterated.
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Professionally speaking, I would not want to represent US citizen Riibe vs [other US citizen] especially if they have no ties such as residency or citizenship, family roots etc in DR. The defense will have to focus on discrediting other entities at the same time painting a brush of kind light over the defendant. If the legal team succeeds, they will clearly be alienating some of the wrong folks.
 
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The theory is that he will use the rescue to save himself in case the body is found with signs of violence. How did he save her and she continued to walk on the water. If you are drowning the first think you will do is get as far away from the water as possible.

There is another theory that he was wired around 50k dollars right after.

Also, where are his shoes? He says that his shoes and shirt were stolen. The theory is that he disposed of the shoes so there won't be any traces of what he stepped on.

Why did the women's friends take her cell phone? It is 2025 cell phones are a extension of a young persons body.
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A theory by who? Can you provide a source? You make it sound like he got paid for a hit of some kind. Or, a wire took place later for legal representation...that is the more likely answer.
 
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In 2004 when a guy cracked my head open with a Machete and I killed the guy with my Licensed Glock I did not hire one lawyer. I hired TWO of the best. And it was cut and dry self defense but good legal representation is definitely required in ANY Country...........
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Exactly, and it is more than likely his family is arranging this. I do not find it strange at all.
 
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keepcoming said:
You are saying that because he got a "big name law firm" it speaks to the seriousness of the situation. Think about it, you are an American, in another country, being questioned for something like this, you would get the best you could also. Again, we are not privy to all the information,
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I don't think that was Jose's main point. I feel this captures it:

if he is indeed a suspect but not named as one, the PN/Fiscalia are going to have to match the calibre of what stands in their way to solving this or they will be legally obliterated.
 
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El Hijo de Manolo said:
I don't think that was Jose's main point. I feel this captures it:

if he is indeed a suspect but not named as one, the PN/Fiscalia are going to have to match the calibre of what stands in their way to solving this or they will be legally obliterated.
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Sorry, still makes no sense. What is standing in their way, a "big name" lawyer"? What is going to "legally obliterate" the PN/Fiscalia? He has been named a "person of interest", he can't leave the DR.
 
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A theory by who? Can you provide a source? You make it sound like he got paid for a hit of some kind. Or, a wire took place later for legal representation...that is the more likely answer.
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I've used Guzman Ariza for several legal matters. I seriously doubt anywhere near $50K would be required as a retainer. Riibe hasn't even been accused yet. For now, his lawyers are just telling him what questions not to answer.
 
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cavok said:
I've used Guzman Ariza for several legal matters. I seriously doubt anywhere near $50K would be required as a retainer. Riibe hasn't even been accused yet. For now, his lawyers are just telling him what questions not to answer.
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I am thinking if the $50K comment (not made by you) is accurate, the money is probably for lawyers and for his hotel since he can't leave the DR.
 
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You are saying that because he got a "big name law firm" it speaks to the seriousness of the situation. Think about it, you are an American, in another country, being questioned for something like this, you would get the best you could also. Again, we are not privy to all the information,
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We can agree to disagree. Of course it is a serious situation, someone is potentially dead and he is the last person known to have been with her. How deep ones pockets are can influence (fairly or unfairly) the outcome of a legal issue and there are lots of examples of this around the world, even greater ones in countries with weak legal and judicial systems of which the DR is one. What other information not in anyone's possession could possibly make this a trivial situation?
 
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This guy will not be charged with murder. But he can be charged with Manslaughter if he makes a lot of dumb statements. For example playing rough and kissing with big waves can lead to a manslaughter charge. Which is doing something stupid to put her in danger and in fact drown...........
 
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