Girl Missing from RIU Hotel in Punta Cana

jose949

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It took 3 hours to hear arguments. The judge went in for deliberation at 5pm ish.

It will be a worse statement about the DR justice system to grant Riibe the HC as opposed to hold him IMO. Justice isn't based on emotion. That said, it looks like the powers that be will cave to the outside pressures and influence. Then the clock really starts. Just like Natalee Holloway.
I figured there was a lot more to it. It seems the US embassy was involved at some point. Being prepared for the hearing was going to be of great importance for either side. Now we wait.
 

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I figured there was a lot more to it. It seems the US embassy was involved at some point. Being prepared for the hearing was going to be of great importance for either side. Now we wait.
The US Embassy has always been involved from the beginning. Whenever an issue with a US citizen arises, they are notified, whether they do something, or help is another story.
 
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Ecoman1949

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There is no embarrassment for the DR dept of justice. Perhaps for the rogue rank and file that take money and participate in shakedowns, but there's no embarrassment here for YBR's Procuraduría.
Read the international media releases. There is an undertone of incompetency towards the PN in a lot of the releases, verified by the need to involve the FBI and other US agencies.
 

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The US Embassy has always been involved from the beginning. Whenever an issue with a US citizen arises, they are notified, whether they do something, or help is another story.
Agreed, what I mean is this level of involvement cited, above not that common for citizens caught up in legal processes to have an "in embassy" meeting, it could be for any number of reasons. The embassy usually observes the process if at all:

Riibe stated that he tried to leave the hotel complex for a meeting at the U.S. Embassy, which his father had notified him of in advance. However, they had to remain until the police allowed them to leave. He added that on that occasion, he was escorted to and from the embassy, and on the way back to the hotel, where he went to eat and was also interviewed, and "between one thing and another, I was under guard."
 

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He us out of custody and free........

Judge grants habeas corpus petition filed by Joshua Steven Riibe Justice Edwin Rijo held that as a witness, Joshua Steven can cooperate with authorities without having to be in custody, and therefore stated that the young American should "live his normal life."
 
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What would be the reason to continue to hold him?
In the case of suspicion but insufficient evidence to be accused of a crime, the Dominican code of criminal procedure 76-02 details how an individual may be placed under surveillance and passport confiscated. Note, within a reasonable time frame, else a judge should determine extending that period
 

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This is what I have observed on this thread, everyone had their opinions, thoughts, etc... People made some good points and observations both for and against. The bottom line is I think we all wanted the young woman to be found, and we still do.
 

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I'm not the one insulting several people, who have different Opinions on the Case ...

And I'm frankly shocked you are going out of your way to defend His Potty mouth..
Figured you for someone more of a straight shooter than that .

Don't care What he thinks he knows .

So have a nice day both of you.
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The letter from the girl's parents sealed the deal on this one. You could see it coming from a mile away.
It certainly did . It locked in and documented HIS STORY , his version of events.
These is no changing it now.
And if the DR Govt gives them the Death Certificate, they will also be locked in to the Accidental Drowning Story.
If anything changes either of those 2 assumptions of No Foul Play , they have a Massive Lawsuit , and the DR will have a major PR Disaster on their hands.
 
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