Venezuelan judge María Lourdes Afiuni, recently released after years of house arrest, announced she will soon address the media. Her family released a statement on Friday deeming her case a wrongful prosecution that "never should have existed.” While acknowledging her release marks the end of the legal proceedings, they emphasized the lasting physical and emotional toll the ordeal took on the judge. Afiuni’s case drew international criticism, with accusations of politically motivated charges. Details surrounding her release remain limited, but she intends to publicly share her experiences. The family’s statement signals a desire for closure, but also highlights the enduring consequences of her detention.