Judge Sends Man Home: What He Said
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Uribe’s Release: A Legal analysis
Former President Álvaro Uribe was notified of a court ruling ordering his immediate release from house arrest at 12:10 p.m. on August 19, 2025. This decision stems from a ruling by magistrates Aura Alexandra Rosero Baquero adn Leonel Rogeles moreno, who unanimously overturned a prior decision in his 12-year sentence related to house arrest.
Granados’ Reaction
Uribe, who had been under house arrest in Rionegro (Antioquia) for 19 days, was released after the court found his essential rights - human dignity, due process, presumption of innocence, and freedom – had been violated. His lawyer, granados, stated that the court’s decision fully supports the defense’s arguments, effectively nullifying the previous conviction.
Granados emphasized the meaning of the ruling, noting it upholds a previous decision (220 of 2024) that clarifies the appropriateness of guardianship actions even when appeals and habeas corpus are available. He further argued that the ruling sets a crucial precedent, requiring judges to meticulously identify and address any errors in their decisions, specifically highlighting that deprivation of liberty cannot be based on vague or unsubstantiated claims.
Focus on Judge Heredia
the court’s ruling specifically addresses concerns regarding Judge Sandra Heredia’s actions and decisions in the case.