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June 23rd, 2010
11:23 AM ET
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Judge to rule on legality of keeping van der Sloot in jail

CNN Wire Staff
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A judge is expected to decide Wednesday on the legality of Joran van der Sloot's incarceration, his lawyer said.

If the ruling is unfavorable to the murder suspect, attorney Maximo Altez said he is prepared to appeal to the highest court.

Peruvian authorities have charged van der Sloot with murder in the death of 21-year-old Stephany Flores. He also is the lead suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway in Aruba.

Van der Sloot was arrested twice in connection with Holloway's disappearance but was never charged because of lack of evidence.

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April 7th, 2009
10:58 AM ET
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Former Peruvian president found guilty of rights abuses

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Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori has been found guilty on human-rights abuse charges stemming from Peru's so-called "dirty war" of the early 1990s.

He could receive up to 25 years in prison. A judge was conducting a sentencing hearing Tuesday morning.

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Filed under: Crime & Punishment • Human Rights • Peru
April 25th, 2008
03:52 PM ET
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Looming food crisis in Peru

Dr. Sanjay Gupta in Peru

Dr. Sanjay Gupta is on assignment in Lima, Peru.  Watch his behind-the-scenes look at how the country is dealing with a looming food crisis.

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