Legal experts explain judge's decision to release Juan Carlos Uribe in murder investigation

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Juan Carlos Uribe, investigated for his brother's murder, was ordered released by a judge who found insufficient evidence for pretrial detention. The judge ruled the prosecution failed to meet legal requirements for a detention order, with legal experts agreeing insufficient evidence was presented to justify Uribe's imprisonment. Uribe remains under investigation for allegedly orchestrating the crime, with the prosecution needing to present an indictment or dismiss the case while he remains free.


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