Former Honduras president to face corruption trial free of custody

A Honduran court ruled that former President Juan Orlando Hernández will stand trial on money laundering and fraud charges while remaining free.

Politics: Tegucigalpa Key Facts —Ruling. On 3 August 2026, a Honduran court rejected prosecutors’ request for pretrial detention and ruled that former president Juan Orlando Hernández will face the Pandora II case in freedom, under conditions. —Not an acquittal. The decision concerns only whether he awaits trial in cus

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — A judge in Honduras ruled Monday that former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who recently returned to the Central American country after a Trump pardon for drug trafficking charges in the US, will not be jailed during his trial for fraud and money laundering. The case is being closely wat

A Honduran judge grants former President Juan Orlando Hernández release as corruption trial proceeds  Toronto Star

A judge in Honduras has ruled that former President Juan Orlando Hernández will not remain behind bars while awaiting trial for fraud and money laundering