Resolution of merit to proceed to oral trial
National Terrorism Court declares merit for oral trial against MRTA members
On October 2, 2002, the National Court of Terrorism, Criminal Organizations and Gangs, by Resolution declared that there was merit to proceed to oral trial against those accused of the kidnapping of Raul Hiraoka Torres. The process continued with hearings between the accused, during which Raul Hiraoka Torres ratified his accusations against his kidnappers.