Lacking U of Pitt Scholar
PERSON OF INTEREST FREE TO LEAVE ISLAND
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The particular person of curiosity within the case of lacking College of Pittsburgh scholar Sudiksha Konanki is free to depart the Dominican Republic and return dwelling.
A choose dominated Tuesday that Joshua Riibe, the last person to see Konanki alive, has the inexperienced gentle to return to the US.
The choice got here down after an hours lengthy court docket listening to which noticed Riibe inform the choose, “I actually need to have the ability to go dwelling, speak to my household, give them hugs, inform them I miss them” … in line with Noticias SIN — a TV information station within the DR.
Riibe additionally advised the choose … “I perceive I am right here to assist, nevertheless it’s been 10 days and I am unable to go away.”
Riibe has not been charged with a criminal offense and his legal professionals argued he’s being illegally detained by Punta Cana police.
Now, Riibe is free to depart the island.
In the meantime, Konanki has not been seen or heard from since her March 6 disappearance.