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Judi Lynn

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Mon Oct 25, 2021, 03:37 AM Oct 2021

Only US can save 'Otoniel' from life in Colombia prison

by Adriaan Alsema October 24, 2021

Unless Colombia’s government extradites “Otoniel” to the United States, the captured warlord will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.

According to the prosecution, the long-time commander of paramilitary group AGC had been sentenced to six prison sentences, including one of 50 years and another of 40.

Otoniel’s convictions

  • Homicide
  • Forced disappearance
  • Forced displacement
  • Recruitment of minors

Pending charges in Colombia
  • Recruitment of minors
  • Conspiracy to commit a crime
  • Terrorism
  • Illegal weapons
  • Drug trafficking
Since its formation in 2006, the group that would later become the AGC has been held responsible for the majority of human rights violation in Colombia.

More:
https://colombiareports.com/only-us-can-save-otoniel-from-life-in-colombia-prison/
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