Nicaraguan judge convicts ex-presidential hopeful Mora
ABC News
A judge in Nicaragua has convicted former presidential hopeful Miguel Mora of “conspiracy to undermine national integrity” after a trial lasting a few hours
MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- A judge in Nicaragua has convicted former presidential hopeful Miguel Mora of “conspiracy to undermine national integrity” after a trial lasting a few hours.
Lucía Pineda Ubau, who is currently running Mora's 100% Noticias television station, said the judge recommended a 15-year prison sentence for Mora when he is sentenced.
Mora’s hopes to run in the Nov. 7 elections were truncated after President Daniel Ortega ordered him and six other contenders arrested in May and June.
Mora is one of about 46 political detainees rounded up last year by Nicaragua’s government, allowing Ortega to run almost unopposed.
