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Honduran court postpones sex-trafficking verdict to Nov. 20 in Peña case

Judiciary cites evidence review and an interpreter's absence; defense lawyers deny involvement.

Published Nov 10, 2026 · 03:43 UTC2 reports

The short version

A Honduran court postponed the verdict in a sex-trafficking trial until Nov. 20.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera]
Honduras' judiciary said the delay allows a review of evidence and waiting for an interpreter who was out of the country.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera]
Four men are on trial; prosecutors allege a network trafficked minors with police and judicial help, which defense lawyers deny.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera]

A Honduran court postponed until Nov. 20 the verdict in a sex-trafficking case linked to Angie Peña's 2022 disappearance.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera]
Judicial authorities cited the need to review evidence and the return of a court interpreter who was out of the country.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera]
Four men are on trial: Harold Green and William James Murdock face human trafficking charges, while Gary Lee Johnston and Gustavo Trejo face criminal association charges.[Associated Press]
The Honduran public prosecutor's office alleges the network included minors and engaged in drug trafficking, with help from police and at least one judge.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera]
Defense lawyers for the accused have denied involvement and requested acquittals.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera]
Julissa Villanueva, a former vice minister of security, said on X that the postponement fuels perceptions of impunity.[Associated Press]

The officials allegedly aiding the network are not named, and the prosecution's allegations are disputed by defense lawyers.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera]
The verdict and its outcome remain unknown until the court rules on November 20.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera]

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