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SANTO DOMINGO.- A National District Court on Wednesday heard the initial charges in the criminal trial against Pedro Castillo, accused of fraud RD$14 billion peso when he was president of the Progreso bank and affiliate companies.

The 3rd Collegiate court heard the accusation by the Justice Ministry and the plaintiffs, and motions of the defense lawyers.

The court will continue the hearings October 7  with testimonyby the witness Ismael González, who was in charge of finances for the Progreso bank and Group for more than 15 years.

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Written by: gouletcolonial, 2 Oct 2008 8:32 AM
From: United States Virgin Islands, St Thomas C' Amalie hotel 1829 at the Bar
" String em up " and high
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Written by: juanb, 2 Oct 2008 1:18 PM
From: Dominican Republic
You know, of course, that this is going to be another "insufficient evidence" trial.
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Written by: josean, 2 Oct 2008 1:24 PM
From: United States
For the honor of your country and family give up Lie-onel Mr. Castillo!
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Written by: juliony, 3 Oct 2008 1:43 PM
From: United States, New YOrk
my friend will get house arrest.. thats all..
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