Colombia’s Supreme Court of Justice has indicted Senator Álex Flórez Hernández on charges of aggravated domestic violence, the court announced this week. The Special Instruction Chamber, the body responsible for investigating lawmakers, reached its decision after reviewing evidence gathered during a lengthy probe.
The case dates back to a complaint filed by the senator’s former romantic partner, who alleged she suffered both verbal and physical abuse during 2021. After examining the evidence, the court concluded there were sufficient grounds to formally charge Flórez and move the case forward within the criminal justice system.
The court confirmed the indictment through its official social media account, stating that the decision was made during a routine session and describing the case as tied to violence allegedly suffered by the senator’s former partner.
Flórez’s legal team still has the option to challenge the ruling by filing an appeal, known as a ‘recurso de reposición,’ with the same chamber. If no appeal is filed, or if it is rejected, the case will move to the Special Trial Chamber, which would then be responsible for determining whether the senator is criminally responsible for the alleged acts.
For now, the case remains in this procedural stage as authorities await word on whether the defense will contest the indictment. You can read the original report, in Spanish, at El Tiempo.
Source: Corte Suprema de Justicia acusa al senador Álex Flórez por presunta violencia intrafamiliar contra su expareja (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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