Dominican Court Rejects Nullity Request, Keeps Jean Alain Rodríguez Trial Alive

The Second Collegiate Court of the National District has rejected all nullity motions filed by former Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez and co-defendants, clearing the way for the trial on corruption charges to resume on July 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Source: elcaribedr, infobae

The Ruling

The court, composed of judges Claribel Nivar, Clara Castillo, and Yisel Soto, declared inadmissible the request to annul the opening of the trial. Source: listindiario They found no constitutional violation in the use of the nickname "Medusa" for the case, but ordered all parties to refrain from using nicknames, following a Constitutional Court ruling. Source: hoydo The tribunal also rejected motions seeking to nullify previously decided actions from the intermediate stage. Source: eldiado

• Key points from the ruling:
  • The defense's argument that the use of "Medusa" harmed their right to defense was not supported. Source: elcaribedr
  • The court's decision aligns with the Public Ministry's position, which was led by Deputy Attorney Wilson Camacho and PEPCA head Mirna Ortiz. Source: infobae
  • Recusation attempts against the prosecutors were dismissed for lack of legal basis. Source: hoydo

The Allegations

According to the case file, Rodríguez Sánchez allegedly embezzled over RD$6,000 million (about US$103 million) between 2016 and 2020 through fraudulent processes. Source: listindiario The defendants face charges including bribery, embezzlement, fraud against the state, and money laundering. Source: diariolibree The accused include former administrative director Jonnathan Rodríguez Imbert, former IT head Javier Forteza, and others. Source: diariolibree

The trial will now proceed to the merits phase with the next hearing scheduled for July 22, 2026.