Judge sends brother and sister of former President Medina to trial; accepts deal with OISOE director

[Dolores]

The judge of the Seventh Court of Instruction, Deiby Timoteo Peguero sent Juan Alexis and Carmen Magaly Medina Sanchez, siblings of former President Danilo Medina to trial. They are accused in the Antipulpo case, that encompasses major irregularities primarily in sales to the government entities. The brother and sister of the former President (2012-2020) are accused of irregularities in public tenders in several government institutions.

Judge Timoteo made the decision after considering that the accusation presented by the prosecution had sufficient ground to justify the probable guilt of the accused.

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[MariaRubia]

Why aren't we talking about this DR1? Surely it's big news that the former president's brother and sister are finally going to stand trial for corruption along with a whole bunch of their cronies. Are we all so jaded that none of us believe that they will be found guilty, or is there a glimmer of hope that this could be the watershed that we've all been waiting for?

 

[bob saunders]

Why aren't we talking about this DR1? Surely it's big news that the former president's brother and sister are finally going to stand trial for corruption along with a whole bunch of their cronies. Are we all so jaded that none of us believe that they will be found guilty, or is there a glimmer of hope that this could be the watershed that we've all been waiting for?

What goes around, comes around. The PRM will have to be squeaky clean because they won't always be in power.

 

[MariaRubia]

What goes around, comes around. The PRM will have to be squeaky clean because they won't always be in power.

Ain't that the truth. I have always thought the there is a big issue if you set yourself up as the zero corruption party because there must be quite a few people out there who know where the bodies are buried.

I suspect it won't be a thing for a few years as my money's on Collad for the next president

 

[bachata]

César El abusador is setting them up.
Danilo Will be on the list soon.
JJ

 

[Kipling333]

I suspect that the reason that this case is not discussed more here, is that those here who are more traditionally minded prefer to see the evidence as presented in a court rather than judge and condemn by internet or by press. At this stage it is unknown if the siblings of former President Danilo are being accused because they have acted corruptly or simply because of their blood ties. The current Government has chosen to bring cases only against people associated with one previous Government whilst choosing not to investigate other Governments including that of their own party which may suggest that this is a politically based trial.

 

[AlterEgo]

Why aren't we talking about this DR1? Surely it's big news that the former president's brother and sister are finally going to stand trial for corruption along with a whole bunch of their cronies. Are we all so jaded that none of us believe that they will be found guilty, or is there a glimmer of hope that this could be the watershed that we've all been waiting for?

I vote for jaded. When I read the headline to Mr AE he answered immediately: “They’ll get off”.

 

[bachata]

I vote for jaded. When I read the headline to Mr AE he answered immediately: “They’ll get off”.

Nope, they are not going to get away with this one.
If so president Abinader won't be reelected again.

JJ

 

[CristoRey]

César El abusador is setting them up.
Danilo Will be on the list soon.
JJ

Cesar will be rotting away in a maxium security prision in the not too distant future. I believe Danilo is already on the list and their just waiting until everyone else has been convicted so he's got no one to give up or flip on.

 

[JD Jones]

Cesar will be rotting away in a maximum security prison in the not too distant future. I believe Danilo is already on the list and their just waiting until everyone else has been convicted so he's got no one to give up or flip on.

And remember Danilo was second to Leonel for many years.

 

[NanSanPedro]

And remember Danilo was second to Leonel for many years.

Yes but Leonel has real nice billboards now.

 

[playacaribe2]

This thread should be merged with the "Best Business in the DR" thread.

Being a politico is surely the hands down "Best Business in the DR."

Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

 

[bachata]

Being a politico is surely the hands down "Best Business in the DR."

Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

Yes it is, just an example of someone that I personally know on this list... Fernando Rosa, in 1994 he was so poor that for me to collect RD$1000. Pesos from him due a check without found he wrote for me paying a merchandise I sold him for a little store he used to oun in Santiago at Calle General Cabrera "callejón del Mercado" was a nightmare for me as he never have the money to cash the check.

Today after working in the government PLD he is a multimillionaire.

JJ

 

[MariaRubia]

Yes it is, just an example of someone that I personally know on this list... Fernando Rosa, in 1994 he was so poor that for me to collect RD$1000. Pesos from him due a check without found he wrote for me paying a merchandise I sold him for a little store he used to oun in Santiago at Calle General Cabrera "callejón del Mercado" was a nightmare for me as he never have the money to cash the check.

Today after working in the government PLD he is a multimillionaire.

JJ

I do know a lady who was close to Abinader and she was under the impression that when he was elected she would become rich. She got an OK job, nothing special, and still drives the same sh!tty little car and still apparently has no money.

I also know for a fact that it's much harder to slip money to get permissions from government departments. I popped in to a government department the other day and happened to get my purse out to look for a business card and the lady I was speaking to had a fit, screaming at me to put the purse away. She said there were cameras everywhere and if her boss saw me with my purse on the desk she would be sacked instantly.

So maybe things are changing.

 

[JD Jones]

Yes it is, just an example of someone that I personally know on this list... Fernando Rosa, in 1994 he was so poor that for me to collect RD$1000. Pesos from him due a check without found he wrote for me paying a merchandise I sold him for a little store he used to oun in Santiago at Calle General Cabrera "callejón del Mercado" was a nightmare for me as he never have the money to cash the check.

Today after working in the government PLD he is a multimillionaire.

JJ

Felix Bautista is another excellent example.

 

[playacaribe2]

Felix Bautista is another excellent example.

A poster child for how to go from a humble tailor to a listing as one of the most corrupt individuals in the world……courtesy of his election and affiliation with the PLD.

That is not to say the other political parties are without corruption, it is just that he seems to have been able to take it to a whole new level.

Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

 

[Pikobello]

So maybe things are changing.

Yes, things have changed. But it's a large process to change the political attitudes what is knowing by politicos over the last decades of years. That's a reason why many members of the PRM are not happy with Luis, when he win the election 2020 all of them thought to get on the Gouvermenttrain and making there August.
Luis don't permit his members to use their position to stee lmoney, who got caught in the act, para fuera que va....
A member of my family belongs to the inner circle of Team Luis and he had to wait a year to got his place in the gouverment after elections. Now he is fine, he does a great job and enjoys all of the benefits which comes with this job.

 

[CristoRey]

I do know a lady who was close to Abinader and she was under the impression that when he was elected she would become rich. She got an OK job, nothing special, and still drives the same sh!tty little car and still apparently has no money.

So maybe things are changing.

This was a big problem and caused a lot of friction within the party at the beginning of his presidency. Many of them were under the impression they would be allowed to rape and pillage as much as possible.
"You mean tell me after sticking by your side for the last 15 years this is all I get?"

 

[Sol09]

I think it's time to start reducing those excessive benefits offered by government positions which makes then so desirable in the first place.

 

[JD Jones]

This was a big problem and caused a lot of friction within the party at the beginning of his presidency. Many of them were under the impression they would be allowed to rape and pillage as much as possible.
"You mean tell me after sticking by your side for the last 15 years this is all I get?"

That's why Jorge Mera from Medio Ambiente is no longer with us.

Even more incredible is the guy who shot him couldn't grasp that he was being sent to jail for killing him