Outrage in DR: Police Officer's Assailant Freed on Bail

Dominican Republic: Outrage as Assailant of Digesett Officer Released on Bail Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Public outcry has erupted following the release on bail of a man accused of violently assaulting a female officer of the Digesett (National Transit Agency). The incident, captured on video, shows the officer, Maria Alejandra Toribio, visibly distressed and emotional after the court hearing. Her mother, speaking to reporters outside the courthouse, expressed deep anger and frustration at the judicial system's decision. "They let him go free!" exclaimed the officer’s mother, her voice filled with indignation. "My daughter, a member of the police, was brutally assaulted while doing her job, and they let him go with just a measly bail! This is unacceptable!" The video footage shows the suspect being escorted from the courthouse, while Ms. Toribio, wearing a neck brace, is visibly shaken and crying. The incident has sparked widespread debate about the safety of women in law enforcement and the effectiveness of the judicial system in protecting victims of violence. The 100,000 peso bail set by the Oficina de Atención Permanente has been widely criticized as insufficient. The case continues to unfold, with calls for greater accountability and justice.