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Judge’s Decision to Release Suspect Elicits Protests| The Line

November 15, 2019 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panelists tackle the controversial law that set high standards to keep defendants jailed pre-trial, but that also resulted in an early release for a suspect allegedly involved in the high profile Victoria Martens murder case.

Line Panelists:
Justine Fox-Young, former NM state representative
Sophie Martin, attorney
Serge Martinez, professor, UNM School of Law
Kristelle Siarza, Siarza Social Digital

For Further Reading:

Judge’s Ruling to Release Suspect in Victoria Martens Case Sparks OutrageKRQE

Law That Permitted Judge to Allow Fabian Gonzales Out of Jail Could Undergo ChangesKOB 4

Protesters Seek ‘Justice for Victoria’ Albuquerque Journal

Court Officials Defend Judge’s Ruling to Release Fabian GonzalesKRQE

New Mexico in Focus is on hiatus as our team gears up for coverage of the general election; we'll be back with all new journalism in October.