Nicolás Petro no irá a prisión; juzgado lo dejó libre en caso de presunta corrupción, pero el proceso sigue
Un juzgado de Barranquilla define este viernes si acoge o no la solicitud de la Fiscalía de imponer la medida de aseguramiento en contra de Nicolás Pe...
TL;DR
- A judge in Barranquilla ruled against imposing pre-trial detention on Nicolás Petro, son of President Gustavo Petro.
- The prosecution had requested the measure related to alleged corruption in contracting in the Atlántico department.
- The judge determined that Nicolás Petro does not pose a danger to society or a risk of re-offending or fleeing.
- Factors considered included Petro's lack of current political activity, his judicial prohibition from engaging in politics, and his high level of public scrutiny.
- His behavior while at liberty for over two years without evidence of further criminal activity was also a key consideration.
- The prosecution has appealed the judge's decision.