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Support For Calderón's Innocence Continues
Although the three judges of the Tribunal
Segundo Circuito Judicial de Goicoechea
found former president, Rafael Angel
Calderón, guilty of embezzlement in the
Caja-Fischel case and sentenced him to five
years, he continues with tremendous support
from all walks of life in Costa Rica.
The Spanish language printed dailies and the
local television news stations all
interviewed a cross section of individuals,
from the well known to the "ordinario", all
agreed that they court decision was in error
and the sentence was unjust.
Supporters outside the courthouse Monday
afternoon withstood the downpour that came
down while "their man" was inside and caused
a near riot when the word of the court's
decision made its way outside the
courthouse.
The former president was almost mobbed by
well wishers who shouted "innocente" was he
made his way to his waiting vehicle.
Although there is no doubt that Calderón's
political career was squashed yesterday,
supporters still are confident that he will
be vindicated, a higher court will over turn
yesterday's decision and find him innocent,
allowing his return to the presidency once
again.
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