Mar 18 • 15:39 UTC 🇪🇨 Ecuador El Universo (ES)

Liga2 Case: Judge Rejects Nullifications, Declares Procedural Validity and Allows Prosecutor to Issue Accusatory Opinion

A judge in Ecuador declared the procedural validity of the Liga2 case, rejecting nullification claims made by several defendants.

On March 18, 2023, Judge Daniella Camacho of the National Court of Justice in Ecuador ruled on the Liga2 case, denying various nullification claims made by five out of seven defendants accused of illicit association. In a detailed one-hour reading of her resolution, the judge emphasized the lack of substantive grounds for the defenses' arguments regarding issues of competence, procedability, prejudiciality, and procedural matters. This ruling paves the way for the prosecution to issue its accusatory opinion, which is a significant step forward in the legal proceedings.

The court hearing took place on March 16, 2023, where the judge firmly addressed the claims raised by the defendants' legal teams. Additionally, Judge Camacho had previously rejected two requests for recusal against her, reinforcing her commitment to impartiality in the case. Her decision aims to maintain the integrity of the judicial process and assures that the case will proceed without undue obstruction from procedural technicalities.

The Liga2 case has garnered attention due to its implications for the involved parties and the potential consequences for illicit associations in Ecuador. With the prosecution now set to carry out its functions based on the court's ruling, the outcome could significantly impact public perception of the judicial system’s ability to address organized crime and corruption within the country.

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