Colombia Constitutional Court Members Threatened: Former Governor Kiko Gómez's Cell Searched
Key Points
- Constitutional Court President ordered the search of former Governor Kiko Gómez's cell.
- A mobile phone was found in the cell and will be examined.
- Threats began after Gómez received a 31-year prison sentence for parapolitics.
- Bullet incident at the Prosecutor's Office building deepened security concerns.
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Colombia Constitutional Court President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the search of the cell of former La Guajira Governor Juan Francisco "Kiko" Gómez at La Dorada prison. This decision came after members of the Criminal Chamber reported security threats.
A mobile phone was found in the cell during the search and the device will be examined. The Court President emphasized, "No one can threaten the Constitutional Court," stressing that those who threaten will be punished with the full weight of the law.
The threat allegations surfaced after the Criminal Chamber sentenced Gómez to over 31 years in prison for aggravated homicide. Additionally, on September 1, a bullet and broken glass were detected on the 26th floor of the Attorney General's Office building, further heightening security concerns.
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- Why was Kiko Gómez's cell searched?
- A search was conducted as a security measure after Constitutional Court members reported receiving threats following Gómez's sentencing to 31 years in prison.
- What was found during the search?
- A mobile phone was found in the cell; the device's contents will be investigated.
- Was there another security incident?
- Yes, on September 1, a bullet and broken window glass were detected on the 26th floor of the Attorney General's Office building.
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