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Riad Salameh and Amnesty Law: Is Pursuit Removed
The article addresses the issue of requesting the dismissal of the public prosecution case filed by the defense of Riad Salameh, based on General Amnesty Law No. 70/2026. It clarifies that the initial step is not a declaration of case dismissal but involves identifying the crimes covered by the request and comparing them with the exemptions established by the law and Decision No. 12 issued by the Constitutional Council on October 12, 2026. It also explains that multiple judicial files related to Salameh exist, including cases involving financial transfers, money laundering, real estate in France, and the investment of Banque du Liban's funds. These files differ in facts, evidence, and procedures. The article emphasizes that the amnesty law excludes crimes of corruption, involvement of public funds, and money laundering, in accordance with its texts and the decisions of the Constitutional Council. However, its application depends on the legal classification of each charge individually. It notes that Council Decision No. 12 is broader than merely specifying exceptions for clauses nine and ten, extending to all corruption crimes under both international and domestic laws. Therefore, it is not automatically presumed that Salameh benefits from the amnesty; the final decision remains dependent on the trial stage and the judiciary's interpretation of the facts.
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