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.