Sentence against reporter ratified by Venezuelan appeals Court

February 19, 2005

With the expediency that characterizes this Government when it is a matter of going against its enemies, reporter Ibeyise Pacheco’s appeal was rejected by the higher Court and the sentence against her for defamation was ratified. The reporter will have to serve nine months in jail for defamation against a member of the military, unless the Supreme Court gives a different opinion.


Curious how no charges have not been brought against anyone for corruption in six years, how over a hundred cases of political murder remain  with anyone being accused, but political cases against the opposition and reporters are quickly brought to trial and as in this case, receive a sentence and even and appeal, in a short time.

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