The president of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ), Mariano Germán, has warned that he will not accept meddling from anyone within the Judicial Branch, emphasizing that he is the spokesperson for the court.
He called the comments made by Laura Guerrero, Specialized Prosecutor for the Persecution of Administrative Corruption (PEPCA) and Supreme Court judge, Miriam Germán Brito impertinent.
His reaction came following a letter from Germán Brito asking that he comment on the statement made by Guerrero that if he did not leave Judge Francisco Ortega in charge of the Odebrecht trial, there would be no guarantee of justice.
He said that as he is the one who represents the Judicial Branch no others should make impudent comments related to the issue.
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