Eric Volz Denied Due Process in Nicaragua

The story of Eric Volz is scary, heart wrenching, and unfortunately, very real– it has gained national attention with a front page story in the Wall Street Journal last week, and the viral exposure it’s sure to get with this YouTube video will surely make it a huge and widely recognized piece of national (and international) news. I will let you learn the details by watching this video– as it does such a great job of explaining the story– but the basics are that American Eric Volz was living a great life in Nicaragua as a publisher for El Puente Magazine, a travel lifestyle magazine focusing on eco-tourism in Nicaragua. Upon the mysterious death of an ex-girlfriend, law enforcement came after him despite a solid alibi, locked him up for 84 days, and then a judge convicted him of the murder without following any concrete evidence– he was basically tried in the press. Violations of Eric’s rights to due process run rampant throughout this story, and it’s sure to elicit a surprised and sickened reaction from you all. After watching this short film, head here to donate to Eric’s cause, and here to become a friend on Myspace– and write your politicians a letter on his behalf.