On March 11, the judge of the Pichincha Court of Justice ruled to bring Judge Nubia Vera, from the Family, Childhood, and Adolescence Unit of Pichincha, to trial on charges of concussio. This determination came nearly three months after the conclusion of the preliminary investigation phase in the so-called Fine Furniture case. The judge's decision was influenced by more than 55 pieces of evidence presented by provincial prosecutor Alexandra Zurita during several hearing days.

The prosecutor's office contends that Nubia Vera solicited bribes, including expensive furniture, in exchange for favoring a citizen in a trial she was overseeing. Evidence presented during the charge formulation stage included testimony and the transcription of conversations that supposedly took place between the judge and other individuals involved. The implications of these charges suggest a serious breach of judicial ethics and the potential undermining of trust in the judicial system in Ecuador.

This case highlights significant concerns regarding corruption within the judiciary in Ecuador, with Vera's case raising questions about accountability and ethical conduct among judges. As judicial processes continue, the outcome of this trial could set precedents for how similar cases are handled in the future and may affect public perception of the legal system's integrity.