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A prosecutor mistakenly played unrelated videos, including explicit content, during Álvaro Uribe's bribery trial, drawing laughter in court but leaving the ex-president unfazed.

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe speaks to the press after attending his first criminal trial hearing, pleading not guilty to procedural fraud and witness bribery charges, in Bogota, Colombia February 10, 2025. REUTERS/Nathalia Angarita
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Overview

  • Prosecutor Marlene Orjuela accidentally played two unrelated videos, including an AI-enhanced explicit clip, during Álvaro Uribe's bribery trial.
  • The incident occurred during an attempt to present audio evidence of conversations linked to the case, leading to laughter in the courtroom.
  • Uribe, Colombia's president from 2002 to 2010, faces charges of bribery, witness tampering, and procedural fraud, which could result in up to 12 years in prison if convicted.
  • The explicit video and another clip of a dancing man were unrelated to the case and were mistakenly selected from a set of 57 files intended as evidence.
  • Uribe has denied all allegations, calling the charges politically motivated; the next hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.