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Judicial watchdog dismisses claims of errors in Jairo Mora murder trial

Among other reasons, the tribunal noted that the claim “failed to properly and precisely describe the alleged errors incurred” by judges in Jairo Mora murder's first trial.

Marine conservation award to be named after murdered conservationist Jairo Mora

The Society for Conservation Biology created the Jairo Mora Sandoval Award to raise awareness about the sometimes fatal risks that conservationists take to protect the environment.

Turtle torture highlights common practice in Costa Rica

A video of young men merrily dragging a live sea turtle behind a car in Costa Rica went viral after well-known environmental lawyer Álvaro Sagot posted...

In Costa Rica, 4 convicted, 3 acquitted in Jairo Mora murder trial

LIMÓN — A Limón court delivered guilty verdicts for four of seven defendants in the 2013 killing of sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora and...

Verdict in second Jairo Mora trial expected Tuesday

On Tuesday at 2 p.m. a Limón court is expected to decide the fate of seven suspects in the killing of sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora. Mora's parents will get up before the crack of dawn to make the long journey to court, perhaps for the last time.

In closing arguments, Costa Rica prosecutors seek acquittal of suspect in Jairo Mora trial

LIMÓN – At least one of seven defendants accused of the 2013 killing of Costa Rica sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora likely will walk after prosecutors sought Monday to drop homicide charges against him, citing a lack of evidence.

Judges from first Jairo Mora murder trial under investigation

The three judges that delivered not-guilty verdicts in the first Jairo Mora murder trial are now under investigation. A judges guild says this could pressure the judges presiding over the re-trial to convict.

Victim testifies in Jairo Mora murder retrial

A Spanish veterinarian kidnapped with Mora on the night of his murder testified via video conference.

New Jairo Mora murder trial begins in Limón with new prosecutors, same defendants

A new trial of defendants accused of killing sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora began Monday morning in Limón.

5 things to know about the new Jairo Mora murder trial

On Monday morning in a courtroom in the Caribbean city of Limón, judges will call to order a second trial for the 2013 slaying of Costa Rican sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora.
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