Justice is priceless: Supreme Court conviction against ex-magistrate Tarquino

SemanaIndependentCenter1 hr. ago

Six former congressmen appeared before Colombia's Supreme Court on October 20 to face charges related to corruption involving the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). The case centers around allegations that these politicians accepted bribes in exchange for supporting government reforms promoted by President Gustavo Petro. The accused were reportedly involved in directing three high-value contracts worth 90 billion pesos in exchange for their votes. The charges include bribery and were based on evidence such as testimonies from former ministers Ricardo Bonilla and Luis Fernando Velasco, along with documents and technical proof. The court rejected several motions to dismiss the case and approved multiple pieces of evidence.

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El EspectadorIndependentCenter9 hr. ago

The Supreme Court of Justice upheld the conviction of former judge and lawyer Camilo Tarquino, who was involved in the corruption scandal known as 'the cartel of the robe.' The court rejected his defense's appeal against the conviction for bribery. The ruling examined specific incidents, including Tarquino's demands for millions of pesos from former governor of Cordoba, Alejandro Lyons Muskus, in exchange for alleged judicial favors related to corruption and forced disappearance cases. The case dates back to 2012–2015, during which Lyons Muskus faced criminal investigations over alleged misuse of public funds and the disappearance of Jairo Alberto Zapa Perez. To avoid scrutiny, Lyons Muskus sought Tarquino’s intervention, offering him money for legal assistance. Tarquino initially asked for COP 60 million but accepted half the amount, which was used for meals and other expenses. The case highlights high-level corruption involving judicial figures.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a legal decision regarding a high-profile corruption case involving a former judge and a former governor. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing. The content focuses on the legal process and evidence presented by a