Jailed Venezuela judge demands justice

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Jailed Venezuela judge demands justice
María Lourdes Afiuni, a Venezuelan judge who is in prison, sent a letter to Venezuela’s President explaining the reasons why she decided to engage in civil disobedience. “I am being judged for acting within the framework of my constitutional competence, in due process of law after authorizing the release pending trial” of a banker

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Imprisoned Judge María Lourdes Afiuni sent a new letter to President Hugo Chávez Frías explaining the reasons why she decided to engage in civil disobedience and demanding respect for her human rights. "I ask for justice and as long as I do not have (a fair trial), I have decided to engage in civil disobedience."

She said that she is facing trial "for acting within the framework of my constitutional competence, in due process of law after authorizing the release pending trial (of a banker), and under the recommendations of international human rights organizations that must be met by the Venezuelan government, under Article 23 of our Constitution."

"I am a woman and an honest judge, Mr. President. The Attorney General Office acknowledged it in my preliminary hearing when it determined that I had received neither money nor promises."

http://english.eluniversal.com/2010/09/16/en_pol_art_jailed-venezuela-jud_16A4477531.shtml