A Honduran judge grants former President Juan Orlando Hernández release as corruption trial proceeds
Summary
A Honduran judge ruled that former President Juan Orlando Hernández will not be jailed while he faces trial for fraud and money laundering. Hernández returned to Honduras after receiving a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump for drug trafficking charges in the United States.Key Facts
- Juan Orlando Hernández led Honduras from 2014 to 2022.
- He was sentenced to 45 years in U.S. prison for drug trafficking but was pardoned by President Trump last year.
- Hernández is now on trial in Honduras for fraud and money laundering linked to public funds misuse from 2010 to 2013.
- The case, called Pandora I, involves about $10.8 million being fraudulently given to various foundations.
- Hernández allegedly benefited with at least $2.3 million for his political campaign through fake companies and contracts.
- The judge denied prosecutors’ request to keep Hernández in jail during the trial but set restrictions: he cannot leave Honduras and must report weekly to the court.
- Hernández denies all charges and says the case has no legal basis.
- His next court hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2026.
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