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Footballer Higuita's home to be seized over Escobar ties
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Footballer Higuita's home to be seized over Escobar ties

A Colombian court has ordered the seizure of a property owned by retired footballer Rene Higuita, citing evidence that the house was purchased using funds linked to Pablo Escobar's drug cartel. The court ruled that the property was originally bought by a front company controlled by cartel members William and Gerardo Moncada, who were later killed under Escobar's orders. Prosecutors claim that the property was transferred through multiple intermediaries before being placed in Higuita's name just one year before Escobar's death. Higuita, known for his iconic 'scorpion kick' and controversial associations with the drug trade, has appealed the decision and is temporarily allowed to retain possession of the home. He has described himself as a victim of these events and has faced legal scrutiny for his past connections to the drug world.

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Footballer Higuita's home to be seized over Escobar ties

A Colombian court has ordered the seizure of a property owned by retired footballer Rene Higuita, citing evidence that the house was purchased using funds linked to Pablo Escobar's drug cartel. The court ruled that the property was originally bought by a front company controlled by cartel members William and Gerardo Moncada, who were later killed under Escobar's orders. Prosecutors claim that the property was transferred through multiple intermediaries before being placed in Higuita's name just one year before Escobar's death. Higuita, known for his iconic 'scorpion kick' and controversial associations with the drug trade, has appealed the decision and is temporarily allowed to retain possession of the home. He has described himself as a victim of these events and has faced legal scrutiny for his past connections to the drug world.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a legal proceeding involving a high-profile individual with historical ties to organized crime. While the subject matter is politically charged due to its connection to drug cartels and corruption, the framing remains neutral, presenting both the court's裁定和H

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 75): Factuality is high as the article presents details from a 12-year investigation and aligns with cross-source consensus on Higuita's property being linked to Escobar's cartel. Objectivity is lower due to some emotionally charged quotes like 'pure and simple coincidence' and references to Higuita as a

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