Aug 9, 04:07 PM

Israel Vallarta Released After Nearly 20 Years by Judge Mariana Vieyra Valdés in Florence Cassez Case; Calls to Clear Name Persist

Israel Vallarta was released from prison last week after nearly 20 years of incarceration on charges including kidnapping, criminal association, and possession of weapons. His release was ordered by Judge Mariana Vieyra Valdés, who acquitted him, although some observers suggest the decision was influenced by political considerations rather than a determination of innocence. Vallarta has called for his name to be cleared following a 19-year legal process related to the Florence Cassez case. Despite his freedom, Vallarta's brother and nephew remain imprisoned. The case has exposed systemic issues and procedural flaws within the Mexican justice system, drawing public and media scrutiny. Claudia Sheinbaum clarified that Vallarta's release was a judicial decision, not a presidential directive. Additionally, concerns about other detainees, such as Carlos Julio Rojas, who has been in isolation for two weeks, and Rafael Tudares Bracho, detained for 214 days, have been raised by human rights advocates.

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Israel Vallarta Released After Nearly 20 Years by Judge Mariana Vieyra Valdés in Florence Cassez Case; Calls to Clear Name Persist

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