Víctor Marrero Padilla
Víctor Marrero Padilla, known as "El Búho", is a Puerto Rican politician and former Senator. He was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1993 until his conviction from corruption in 2000.
Víctor Marrero Padilla | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Arecibo district | |
| In office 1993–2000 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Morovis, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party |
| Profession | Politician, Senator |
Biography
Víctor Marrero was first elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico at the 1992 general elections and was reelected in 1996.[1]
In 2000, Marrero was accused of illegally appropriating of $600 destined for an air conditioner for a medical clinic at the Ramón Marín Sola housing project in Arecibo. He was tried and found guilty by a jury on October 11, 2000 with a verdict of 11-1.[2][3]
The family of Marrero maintain his innocence, but haven't been able to get a new trial for him.[4]
See also
References
- Elecciones Generales de 1992 y 1996 on CEEPUR
- Familia de "El Búho" quiere exoneren a ex senador on El Nuevo Día (May 11, 2010)
- Conceden a El Búho vista evidenciaria on Primera Hora; Maldonado, Wilma (February 14, 2001)
- Familia de "El Búho" quiere exoneren a ex senador on El Nuevo Día (May 11, 2010)
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