Found a story on Breitbart about a man who tried to defend his family in Mexico from some kidnappers and almost got BTFO by the government of Mexico.
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From Breitbart
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Mexican Father Who Shot Son’s Kidnappers Gets House Arrest for Christmas
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Mexican Father Who Shot Son’s Kidnappers Gets House Arrest for Christmas
A Mexican father who picked up an old rifle to rescue his son from a group of kidnappers will likely spend Christmas with his family after a judge placed him on house arrest instead of jail. He is still facing criminal charges in connection with the “homicide in a fight” of one of kidnapper.
Earlier this month, 66-year-old “Don Ramon” Merino, a former Mexican soldier and member of the town council in Tecamalucan, made headlines after he used an old rifle to fight off a group of kidnappers that were chasing his son. During the fight, one of the would-be kidnappers died from a gunshot wound and a second suspect sustained injuries. State authorities in Veracruz arrested Don Ramon as part of a homicide investigation. A judge ordered that he be held in jail for a year during his trial.
A new statement from the Veracruz Attorney General’s Office revealed that another state judge changed the charge to “homicide during a riot,” or a charge similar to manslaughter, and granted Don Ramon a term of three months of house arrest while the case went to trial.
The case sparked unrest in Veracruz where an ongoing turf war by rival cartels is causing a spike in kidnappings and executions despite constant official claims about improving security. Veracruz is one of the states in Mexico where authorities continue to find large mass graves and cartel killing fields.
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From Mexico News Daily
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Man suspected of murdering son’s kidnapper released from preventative custody
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Man suspected of murdering son’s kidnapper released from preventative custody
A Veracruz man accused of killing a man he suspected of trying to kidnap his son was released from jail on Monday after his case went viral on social media and sparked hundreds of protests calling for his release.
Ramón Merino will continue the judicial process under house arrest while authorities investigate the case, which is expected to take about three months.
Don Ramón, as he has been dubbed by supporters, was arrested after shooting two men he suspected of trying to kidnap his son. He killed one and wounded another, who was also arrested. A third man fled.
Merino was initially sentenced to a year of preventative custody in prison, but public pressure led a judge to modify the ruling.
“Originally, the attorney general had provided evidence to seek a charge for the crime of homicide, and during the hearing the judge resolved to change the charge to manslaughter,” said the Veracruz Attorney General’s Office in a statement.
According to Veracruz state law, Merino could get five to 12 years in prison if it is found that he began the quarrel that led to the murder, or four to eight years if it is found that he was provoked, and a fine of up to 20,500 pesos (US $1,083).
Upon being released from jail, Don Ramón was met by a cheering crowd of supporters.
“I can’t explain to you how happy I am for your support . . . I love you, I love you and forgive me if I’ve ever offended you, although I don’t think I have because I have always been respectful with everyone in my town. I’m here to serve you,” he said to supporters.
“I’m happy for what I did, because I defended myself,” he added.
On December 8, Ramón Merino received a call from his son who said that he was being followed by men in a truck who wanted to kidnap him. The ex-soldier told his son to come to his house in Acultzingo, Veracruz, where he met the men with gunfire.
When making his statement after his arrest, Merino said that the same men had victimized his daughter a year earlier.
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From the Daily Mail
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Terrified man being chased by same kidnappers who tried to abduct his sister last year lures them to the home of his military veteran father - who shoots one dead and injures another
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Terrified man being chased by same kidnappers who tried to abduct his sister last year lures them to the home of his military veteran father - who shoots one dead and injures another
- Ramón Merino killed one of the two men who attempted to kidnap his son December 8 in Acultzingo, Veracruz
- The retired military man received a call from his son while he was being chased on a road
- The 62-year-old instructed his son to allow the suspects to follow him to the family home and met them with fire, killing a man identified as Genaro
- Merino said the same group attempted to kidnap his daughter a year earlier
- A second suspect was also wounded and arrested
- Merino was placed under house arrest after a judge released him from prison Monday and reduced the murder charge to manslaughter
- Prosecutors were given up to three months to evaluate the case
A quick-thinking military veteran killed a suspected kidnapper and injured another chasing his son after telling the victim to lure the men to his house where he was waiting with a gun.
Ramón Merino told authorities he received a December 8 phone call from his son, who feared for his life after he was being chased on a road by a group of men.
The 62-year-old instructed his son Ramón to allow the three abductors to follow him to the family home in the town of Acultzingo.
Merino aimed his rifle and fire on the suspects' vehicle, killing a man identified as Genaro, 32, and wounding another, who was arrested.
According to Merino, the two suspects had also tried to kidnap his daughter a year earlier.
The former soldier was taken into custody and charged with murder.
The initial judge ordered Merino held in prison without bail for up to a year, sparking rounds of protests from the municipality's residents and online supporters.
Merino's backers took to the streets once again Monday and blocked several roads and showed up outside the courthouse while the ex-serviceman met with a judge, who changed the murder charge to manslaughter count.
The magistrate also ordered Merino's release from prison and placed him under house arrest.
Prosecutors will have three months to reevaluate the case.
Under Veracruz Penal Code 133, if convicted, Merino could spend between 5 to 12 years if prosecutors find he initiated the aggression.
He could also be sentence to anywhere between four to eight years if it is proven that the criminal action was provoked.
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What the fuck is it with this stuff mostly happening in left leaning countries where people protecting themselves get punished harder than right leaning countries. The rights of the criminal over the victim.
