Honduran Ex-President’s Charges Dropped | Spokane News

A Honduran court has dropped fraud and money laundering charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, marking the end of a high-profile political battle. Released from U.S. prison just nine months ago after serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking — later pardoned by Trump amid controversy — Hernandez now faces no further legal action on the alleged $11 million in diverted campaign funds. The judge found insufficient evidence linking him directly to budget decisions or stolen money. While other top officials from the same corruption probe, Pandora II, also saw charges dropped, Hernandez maintains his innocence and calls it “political persecution.” Though he’s not planning to run again, he says he’ll support the current government — leaving a complex legacy of violence, drug trafficking, and now, legal closure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1026f5d149f051b7