Manuel Antonio Merchán
Manuel Antonio Merchán is a prominent magistrate of the Bogotá Superior Tribunal, known for his extensive background in criminal law and his role as an advisor to the U.S. Department of Justice. He has been influential in the high-profile case against former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe, particularly regarding the legality of wiretaps that have been central to the prosecution's arguments. With a specialization in Criminal Law and Criminological Sciences, Merchán is recognized for his legal acumen and his commitment to judicial integrity.
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Venezuela:
Manuel Antonio Merchán was the magistrate who annulled Uribe's conviction.
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Colombia:
Manuel Antonio Merchán is one of the magistrates of the Tribunal Superior de Bogotá who participated in the ruling.
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Colombia:
Manuel Antonio Merchán was one of the judges who supported the decision to absolve Uribe.
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Paraguay:
Judge Manuel Antonio Merchán stated that there was no evidence to support the bribery charges against Uribe.
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Colombia:
Judge Manuel Antonio Merchán was the rapporteur for the appeal in Uribe's case.
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Venezuela:
Manuel Antonio Merchán read the ruling that revoked the sentence imposed on Álvaro Uribe.
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Venezuela:
Manuel Antonio Merchán was the judge who read the ruling that revoked the previous sentence against Uribe.
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Colombia:
Manuel Antonio Merchán was one of the magistrates present during the virtual hearing.
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Colombia:
Manuel Antonio Merchán served as the rapporteur for the sentence that led to Álvaro Uribe's absolution.
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Colombia:
Manuel Antonio Merchán was the magistrate who presented the decision to absolve Álvaro Uribe.
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