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Fernando Farías's arraignment postponed to Thursday; judge calls recess

From El Universal · () Spanish

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  • The arraignment for former Rear Admiral Fernando Farías Laguna, accused of leading a network, has been postponed to Thursday.
  • The judge, Alejandra Ramírez de la Vega, called a recess after hearing arguments from the defense and the Attorney General's office.
  • The verdict on Farías Laguna's arraignment will be announced tomorrow morning.

A crucial hearing for former Rear Admiral Fernando Farías Laguna, accused of heading a criminal network, has been adjourned, with a decision on his arraignment now expected Thursday. Judge Alejandra Ramírez de la Vega presiding over the case called for a recess after listening to the arguments presented by Farías Laguna's defense team.

The defense responded to accusations brought forth by the Attorney General's Office (FGR) during the continuation of the hearing on Wednesday. Farías Laguna is reportedly the political nephew of former Secretary of the Navy, José Rafael Ojeda Durán, a detail that may add political weight to the proceedings.

Judge Ramírez de la Vega, elected by vote, stated that she would announce her verdict on the arraignment request tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. Epigmenio Mendieta, an attorney representing the former naval officer, confirmed the postponement and the new timeline for the decision.

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