Posted on 06/10/2010 2:44:19 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- The Dutch man suspected in the disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway admitted he lied to her family about where her body was buried on the island of Aruba, according to an FBI agent's affidavit unsealed Thursday.
The affidavit is part of an Alabama extortion case against Joran van der Sloot.
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What are the Laws (if any) about Discovery. Here in the US the prosecution pretty much needs to “show their whole hand” so that the Defense can prepare their case. Do they have anything like that in Peru or can they bring up “surprise” evidence to win the case?
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