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Prosecutor's Mistaken Video Clips Cause Chaos in Former Colombian President's Bribery Trial

A courtroom mishap during Alvaro Uribe's trial included the accidental display of unrelated explicit videos, prompting laughter and apologies.

  • During a virtual court hearing, prosecutors accidentally played two unrelated video clips, including an AI-enhanced explicit video, instead of evidence related to the case.
  • The incident occurred during the bribery and procedural fraud trial of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, who faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
  • Prosecutor Marlene Orjuela apologized for the error, explaining that it was a mistake while attempting to play recorded phone conversations tied to the case.
  • Uribe, who served as Colombia's president from 2002 to 2010, has denied all charges and accused prosecutors of political bias against him.
  • The next hearing in the trial is scheduled for Tuesday, as the case continues to draw significant public attention.
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