Source: Euronews
Note: At 5:46 p.m., From The G-Man received the following statement from National Security Council spokesperson Ned Price regarding the Lopez sentencing.
The
United States is deeply disappointed that Leopoldo López has been
convicted and sentenced to 13 years and 9 months imprisonment on a range
of politically-motivated charges.
Respect for the rights of citizens to engage in political discourse and
express political views without risk of detention or harassment are
essential to a functioning democracy, and the Venezuelan government has a
responsibility to protect these fundamental
freedoms. The decision to prosecute and sentence López, and the
conduct of his trial, have highlighted significant failures in the rule
of law and judicial system in Venezuela. We call on the Government of
Venezuela to release López, as well as all other
political prisoners who remain unjustly detained.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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