URGENT!! ERIC VOLZ TO BE RETRIED IN NICARGUA TODAY!!!!

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[Today at 01:12:39 PM] monkeymom: man hope they figure it all out.  Weird all the bombs are they pipe bombs?

[Today at 01:14:06 PM] moolah: no

[Today at 01:14:18 PM] moolah: all different kinds of bombs

[Today at 01:14:35 PM] moolah: so far 5 of the 9 were live bombs

[Today at 01:14:58 PM] moolah: one was a camcorder and not a bomb at all, but that isnt inmy count of 9 bombs

[Today at 01:23:10 PM] monkeymom: wow spooky 

[Today at 01:31:16 PM] moolah: yeah it has been spooky around here with all the bombs

[Today at 01:44:43 PM] moolah: there is a quick run down of my morning on my thread

[Today at 02:06:00 PM] monkeymom: lol never a dull moment 

[Today at 02:23:37 PM] berlis: hey you two... I'm making your Cd right now little moneky... and Moo send me your addy in an email I will make one for you also! 

[Today at 02:23:59 PM] berlis: I'll have you both singing with me in no time... whoo hoo!

[Today at 02:28:22 PM] monkeymom: can't wait 

[Aimee]

!!FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!
UPDATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 2008 : 8AM
                                                       
                                                           :: ERIC VOLZ TO BE RETRIED IN NICARAGUA ::

The Nicaraguan government has just announced that Eric Volz will be retried this morning at 9am Central in the Nicaraguan Supreme Court. The announcement was a total surprise and the way in which the court is proceeding is completely illegal and politically motivated.

Newspapers in Nicaragua reported yesterday that the appellate ruling of innocence will most likely be overturned and Eric will be re-convicted for the murder of Doris Jimenez.  There is speculation that President Daniel Ortega may be using the case to provoke the U.S., since the U.S. government has expressed concerns over the status of Democracy in Nicaragua.


Eric explains the details: click here to see a short videocast ...<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQCSa6AQl6s" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQCSa6AQl6s</a>

updates at: www.friendsofericvolz.com & www.amigosdeeric.com


Click to see these related articles and resources:

TIME - Why Nicaragua's Capital is in Flames

NY Times - Councils Stir Fear of Dictatorship

Carter Center - Statement on Nicaraguan Elections

Carter Center - Statement on the status of Democracy in Nicaragua Oct.23, 2008

La Prensa - Caso Volz a audiencia en CSJ

La Prensa - Gobierno acusa a la OEA


THIS WAS RECEIVED AS AN EMAIL FROM ERIC! I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED AS SOON AS I HEAR MORE!

is there anything we can do????

[monkeymom]

  wow so it sounds to me like he had a very good alibi.  Did they ever try to say Eric hired someone to kill her.  What is Eric's relationship to Doris 

[Aimee]

Eric's relationship to Doris is they were involved at one point, but had broken up before this and had remained friends.  I'll see if I can't find some better information for you MM.

[Aimee]

Arrest for murder
In November 2006, Doris Ivania Jim?nez, a Nicaraguan who had dated Volz, was murdered at midday in her store in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, a coastal town near Rivas. Volz was arrested and charged with her murder.[8] However, according to both associates and mobile phone records, Volz was at his home in Managua, which also served as the magazine headquarters, conducting meetings and business, including a conference call with contacts in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States, and telephone and Internet logs confirm this.[8] Managua is two hours' drive from San Juan del Sur.[6]

On February 14, 2007, a police officer testified that Julio Martin Chamorro Lopez, who the day of the crime was seen acting suspiciously, contacted "Rosita," an employee of Doris Ivania's boutique, and offered her $5,000 to allow the murderer into the boutique.[9] Chamorro claimed that Volz and another foreigner, whom he did not identify, participated in the murder. Mercedes Alvarado, mother of the victim, described Volz as a jealous man whom her daughter believed would kill her because of his jealousy.

Volz was arrested November 23, 2006 and charged with murder, based on the claims of a Nicaraguan man who was originally charged with the murder and later released.[6] According to Volz's attorneys, Nicaraguan prosecutors did not produce any physical evidence before or at trial.[8] Although ten witnesses supported Volz's alibi, the trial court judge, Ivette Toru?o Blanco, only permitted the testimony of three. At the conclusion of the trial, Judge Toru?o Blanco convicted Volz and sentenced him to 30 years in a Nicaraguan penitentiary.

On December 17, 2007, Volz was ordered released after an appeals court overturned the conviction. His passport and bail of $10,000 were to be returned: Volz, however, was not immediately freed because a judge failed to show up for an afternoon meeting to arrange his release. [1] Local judge Ivette Toru?o Blanco delayed signing the order releasing him.[10] On December 20, 2007, a Nicaraguan appeals court in Granada signed release papers for Volz. The release came despite a prosecutor's decision to appeal the case to the Supreme Court and despite their assertions that their appeal would stay Volz's release. Prosecutor Isolda Ibarra, who conducted the prosecution of Volz at trial, had stated earlier, "we presented the appeal, and the law is clear: that the release is suspended until the high court rules on the case." Magistrate judges in the appeals court in Nicaragua have up to 10 days to review the request for appeal.

Eric Volz's mother appeared on NBC's Today Show on Friday, December 21, 2007 petitioning the Nicaraguan government to release her son. She also received support from the White House with a speech from Condoleezza Rice.[11]

On December 21, a Nicaraguan appeals court in Granada cleared up the confusion and signed release papers for Volz. Volz left Nicaragua on Friday afternoon, said Eddie Vasquez, a spokesman for the U.S. State Department. [12
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Volz#Arrest_for_murder

[moolah]

I saw this featured on some T show this last summer.

[monkeymom]

This sounds like a setup to me.  Sounds like some of his buddies did this and tried to pin the blame on Eric.  I have a problem with his video blaming this all on politic's maybe he's right but it sure puts the prosection into the spot lite to be watched 

[Aimee]

This sounds like a setup to me.  Sounds like some of his buddies did this and tried to pin the blame on Eric.  I have a problem with his video blaming this all on politic's maybe he's right but it sure puts the prosection into the spot lite to be watched 

As it should be in this particular case! This is a political ploy. They're trying to provoke the U.S.,since the U.S. government has expressed concerns over the status of Democracy in Nicaragua.
I didn't notice Eric actually bashing per say anyone there, simply telling his side of the story, and his views on it.
I don't get this:according to both associates and mobile phone records, Volz was at his home in Managua, which also served as the magazine headquarters, conducting meetings and business, including a conference call with contacts in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States, and telephone and Internet logs confirm this.[8] Managua is two hours' drive from San Juan del Sur.
Where's the evidence? What proof? Details..

[monkeymom]

As it should be in this particular case! This is a political ploy. They're trying to provoke the U.S.,since the U.S. government has expressed concerns over the status of Democracy in Nicaragua.
I didn't notice Eric actually bashing per say anyone there, simply telling his side of the story, and his views on it.
I don't get this:according to both associates and mobile phone records, Volz was at his home in Managua, which also served as the magazine headquarters, conducting meetings and business, including a conference call with contacts in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States, and telephone and Internet logs confirm this.[8] Managua is two hours' drive from San Juan del Sur.
Where's the evidence? What proof? Details..

Yes it seemed like it was his view but if I were him I would not be instigating anything at this point.  His attorney should be making statements imo not him.
I don't see any evidence and his alibi seems to be backed up by both people and his cell pings 

[Aimee]

Here's an update from www.friendsofericvolz.com

UPDATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 2008 : 3PM EST

:: HEARING CONCLUDED AT 12 NOON ::

IMPORTANT ADVANCEMENT - At the last minute this morning, three Opposition Party Supreme Court Justices broke their strike and entered the court room to preside over Eric's case. This moderates the balance of political influence on the 6 judge panel. The subsitute Sandinista judges did not appear, so the final count was three judges from Ortega's Party and three judges from the political opposition. The presence of the judges from the opposition greatly improves Eric's chances of recieving an objective ruling. Eric is innocent of this crime! It is our hope that the Appellate Court verdict declaring Eric's innocence will be upheld by the Supreme Court.

The information we have received is that the judges will take 30 days to announce their decision. Three officers from the U.S. Embassy were in attendance for the hearing in an observational capacity.

Eric and his family would like nothing more than to put this case behind them. We pray for the objectivity of the judges and, ultimately, for justice to be honored in memory of Doris Jimenez.

Thank you for your continued support!

Click to see these related articles and resources:

TIME - Why Nicaragua's Capital is in Flames

NY Times - Councils Stir Fear of Dictatorship

Carter Center - Statement on Nicaraguan Elections

Carter Center - Statement on the Status of Democracy in Nicaragua Oct.23, 2008

La Prensa - Caso Volz a audiencia en CSJ

La Prensa - Gobierno acusa a la OEA

[Aimee]

The following is from Eric's myspace page. He's aware that I've posted these in hopes of getting out his story and that of the horrible injustices that are happening in Nicargua.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH 2008 : 9AM Central
Visit www.
friendsofericvolz for more detail

IMPORTANT ADVANCEMENT - Yesterday, at the last minute, three Opposition Party Supreme Court Justices broke their strike and entered the court room to preside over Eric's case. This moderates the balance of political influence on the 6 judge panel. The substitute Sandinista judges did not appear, so the final count was three judges from Ortega's Party and three judges from the political opposition. The presence of the judges from the opposition greatly improves Eric's chances of receiving an objective ruling. Eric is innocent of this crime! It is our hope that the Appellate Court verdict declaring Eric's innocence will be upheld by the Supreme Court.


The information we have received is that the judges will take 30 days to announce their decision. Three officers from the U.S. Embassy were in attendance for the hearing in an observational capacity.


Eric and his family would like nothing more than to put this case behind them. We pray for the objectivity of the judges and, ultimately, for justice to be honored in memory of Doris Jimenez.


Thank you for your continued support!



UPDATE :: Foreigners Affected by Unrest in Nica 
Body:  Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 11:30 AM CST

The tension in Nicaragua is growing, and the international community is pressuring President Ortega to maintain institutional Democracy. Yesterday, three radio stations calling for a vote recount were looted and destroyed by Ortega's loyalists. Additionally, American baseball great Cal Ripken had his baseball camp cut short for security reasons.


** Note from Eric to Foreign Investors **
I have received some letters from Americans and other foreigners with investments and assets in Nicaragua who are concerned about the negative impact that reports from the media (including my updates to supporters) are having and will continue to have on their ability to do business. I completely understand their concerns... They are valid concerns. But I also challenge investors and travelers to consider the larger picture of not how they are being affected, but rather how the Nicaraguan people, who have lost their most basic civil liberties and peace, are being affected in the center of violence and corruption.



NEW articles:

USA Today - Cal Ripken Baseball Clinic cut short because of Political Unrest in Nicaragua
http://www. usatoday. com/sports/baseball/2008-11-18-1529960325_x. htm

BBC - Nicaragua Elections Clash "Deaths"
http://news. bbc. co. uk/2/hi/americas/7721253. stm

THE ECONOMIST - How to Steal an Election - Ortega sets an ugly precedent
http://www. economist. com/world/americas/displaystory. cfm?story_id=12607338

La Prensa- (Nicaraguan Newspaper) - Police Chief, Aminta Granera, is in check mate.
Does she uphold the Democratic institution of following orders from President Ortega
http://laprensa. com. ni/archivo/2008/noviembre/19/noticias/politica/295828. shtml