Federal Judge Dismisses Corruption Case Against Ex-Governor Wanda Vázquez Following Trump Pardon
A federal judge dismissed the corruption case against Puerto Rico’s ex-governor Wanda Vázquez after President Trump’s pardon, raising serious questions about accountability and justice for American citizens under the rule of law.
In a stunning development that underscores the persistent challenges in holding political elites accountable, Federal Judge Silvia Carreño dismissed the corruption case against former Puerto Rican Governor Wanda Vázquez. This dismissal follows a controversial presidential pardon granted by then-President Donald Trump, sparking concerns about justice being sidelined for political convenience.Is Justice for All or Just for the Powerful?The decision came after the U.S. Department of Justice acknowledged that Trump's pardon rendered the case "non-justiciable," effectively halting further prosecution. Alongside Vázquez, charges were dropped against Venezuelan banker Julio Herrera Velutini and former FBI advisor Mark Rossini—both implicated in a scheme involving...
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