Dominican Ex-Ambassador Claims Corruption Case is Fabricated

Former Dominican Ambassador Accuses Prosecutors of Fabricating Corruption Case Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Former ambassador José Idelfonso Correa is on trial, facing accusations of corruption and money laundering. The case, also involving Alexis Medina, brother of former President Danilo Medina, has captivated the nation. In a dramatic courtroom appearance, Correa vehemently denied the charges, claiming that the Public Ministry and Prosecutor Yeni Berenice Reinoso fabricated the evidence against him. "They are trying to destroy me," Correa stated during the trial. His defense team presented journalistic reports to support his claims of fabrication. The prosecution, however, is seeking a 10-year prison sentence and a substantial fine of 200 minimum wages. The trial continues to unfold, generating significant public interest and raising questions about the integrity of the legal process. The outcome will have wide-ranging implications for Dominican politics and the fight against corruption.