{"id":506646,"date":"2026-05-05T17:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T21:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/angel-martinez-will-face-trial-for-alleged-defamation-against-faride-raful\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T21:48:10","slug":"angel-martinez-will-face-trial-for-alleged-defamation-against-faride-raful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/dominican-news\/angel-martinez-will-face-trial-for-alleged-defamation-against-faride-raful\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c1ngel Mart\u00ednez will face trial for alleged defamation against Faride Raful"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Santo Domingo.\u2013<\/strong> The communicator \u00c1ngel Mart\u00ednez will have to answer before a court of merits after being accused of alleged defamation and insult to the detriment of the Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful.<\/p>\n\n\nThe decision was adopted by the Third Instruction Court of the National District, after evaluating the elements presented during the preliminary phase of the judicial process.\n\nThe court found that there is sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to the next stage, where the merits of the accusation will be examined and possible responsibilities will be determined.\n\nThe process originates from indications made through digital media, which, according to the Public Ministry, would have affected the official&#8217;s reputation.\n\nThe accusation is based on legal provisions related to crimes committed through the use of technologies, as contemplated in current regulations on electronic crimes.\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We recommend reading:<a href=\"https:\/\/ab.deultimominuto.net\/enlaces\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"491852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Communicator \u00c1ngel Mart\u00ednez remains detained for not paying bail in a case of alleged defamation<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ab.deultimominuto.net\/category\/nacionales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\nDuring the hearing, representatives of the accusing body defended the need for the case to be tried, in order to clarify the facts and establish consequences according to the law.\n\nWith this decision, the case enters a new phase, in which both parties will have the opportunity to present evidence and arguments before the corresponding court.\n\nThe case has generated attention in public opinion due to the relevance of the figures involved and the debate on the responsible use of digital platforms.\n\nIt is expected that the date for the start of the trial on the merits will be set in the coming days.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Santo Domingo.\u2013 The communicator \u00c1ngel Mart\u00ednez will have to answer before a court of merits after being accused of alleged defamation and insult to the detriment of the Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful. 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