Santiago prosecutors have presented more than 30 items of material evidence against the men accused of the attempted murder of TV communicator Jordi Veras, son of prominent lawyer Ramon Antonio Veras (Negro). The evidence includes a telephone conversation between Franklin Reynoso and the businessman Adriano Roman. Roman, who is in jail, is accused of being the mastermind behind the crime.
The recorded conversation includes Reynoso telling Roman that he needs the promised money to pay the contract killers to physically eliminate Jordi Veras. “The boys need the money, I do not want to have problems with these people, who could kidnap a relative,” he said. He then says: “My boys will lick Jordi… I only know they will resolve matters not just with him [Jordi].” Reynoso’s lawyers alleged the call could not be used because it was taped without Reynoso’s authorization, but the judge admitted it as evidence.
Jordi Veras survived the murder attempt, but lost his sight in one eye.
Other evidence presented includes a black Suzuki motorcycle, a 9mm caliber gun, a CD with a tape from the Channel 25 security cameras, and the recorded conversation between Reynoso and Roman. The video shows Jordi Veras parking in the TV station after he was injured by gunshots. The case continues in Santiago at 10am today, Thursday 5 June.
The case has been delayed by the defense lawyers since it began in 2010.
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