Venezuela judge convicts 6 American oil executives, orders prison

Six American oil executives held for three years in Venezuela were found guilty of corruption charges by a judge Thursday and immediately sentenced to prison, defense lawyers said, dashing hopes of a quick release that would send them home to their families in the United States.

The so-called Citgo 6 are employees of Houston-based Citgo refining company, which is owned by Venezuela’s state oil company, PDVSA. They had been lured to Venezuela three years ago for a business meeting and were arrested on corruption charges. “I’m now reaching an intersection where if justice is done, I will be able to rebuild my life and try to compensate my family for all the lost moments,” he added. “The light is intense — the hope is great — give me freedom.”Vadell said it was especially painful to be separated during the Thanksgiving season from his wife, three adult children and a newborn grandson he has never held.

Their trial started four months ago and closing arguments took place Thursday. The judge immediately announced her verdict.The proceeding played out one day a week in a downtown Caracas court. Due to the pandemic, sessions were held in front of a bank of dormant elevators in a hallway, apparently to take advantage of air flowing through open windows.

“There’s nothing that refers to Tomeu in any way — directly or indirectly,” the lawyer said. “This is the story of a good guy being held against his will for all the wrong reasons.”

Imagine being this greedy an executive that you get lured in by the promise of free privatized oil. Real Tom & Jerry shit.

I woke up to this news and it’s had me smiling all day

Venezuela.....

Don’t stop

Wtf? I love Venezuela.

Sentence them to death please.

Hell fucking yes

Are these GOP judges? Hopefully Biden can work out something. The world is complicated, but we need decent and reasonable leadership. We don't have it, yet. =

keep 'em coming!

😂😂

Ha ha owned

And they say venezuela is bad

Keep going get the rest of em too

No doubt Venezuela is correct here, though have not followed the specific case! But the socialist government of there do not imprison people illegally and unlawfully.

YIKES!!!

thank you very much for your work

👏👏👏

Was a Winfrey involved? Hope not

Wow 😮

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