Maldonado Family Awaits Judgment



Arizona woman Yanira Maldonado was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle 12 pounds of marijuana across the border.
Maldonado is a mother of 7, a member of the Mormon Church, and has several
witnesses testifying on her behalf.
Image: ABC News
  Yanira Maldonado of Arizona sits in a Mexican jail for allegedly trying to smuggle 12 pounds of marijuana into the United States after visiting there with her family.  Maldonado is a mother of seven, member of the Mormon Church, and has no criminal record.  One Mexican official that preferred to remain anonymous admits to the press that it would be nearly impossible for someone sneak such a large amount onto a bus full of people without going unnoticed.

  The entire case looks suspect.  While Maldonado’s husband Gary, who was originally taken into custody for the crime before being released and replaced by his wife, is accusing the police of wanting a bribe.  Strangely, however, Gary tried to pay off court officials and the bribe was refused.  It seems the media attention has scared off the seemingly illicit parties, as both arresting officers were due in court to testify this week and did not attend the hearing.  Several bus passengers were able to testify on behalf of Maldonado, however, to say that no one saw her bring drugs onto the bus.
Maldonado sits in a Mexican jail in a highly suspect case.
Maldonado sits in a Mexican jail in a highly suspect case.
Image: ABC News

  The Mexican government does have a far reaching reputation for bribes.  Earlier this year Wal-Mart fell into scandal after rumors of paying bribes to local building inspectors to speed up permits.  While unscrupulous in the states, it is a way of life in Mexico and is sometimes viewed as the only way to solve a problem.  Many businesses and bureaucrats have wide disregard for the law.  However, the Mexican government is taking several steps to combat the problem, including an attempt to use all female transportation enforcers to reduce the amount of unfair traffic citations issued in Mexico’s most heavily populated state.  

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