Kalpoe Brothers Freed in Holloway Case

Two Surinamese brothers, Deepak and Satish Kalpoe, were ordered released today by a judge in Aruba, who also ordered 17-year-old Joran Van Der Sloot held for another 60 days in connection with the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.

"The detention of Deepak and Satish K. has not been prolonged," court clerk Isella Wernet said. "The suspects are ordered released immediately. The detention of Joran Van Der S. has been prolonged 60 days beginning today."

Under Aruban law, suspects can be held 116 days before being charged by a judge. Van der Sloot has still not been formally charged, his lawyer Antonio Carlo said.

Van Der Sloot's attorneys can appeal the 60-day detention to a three-judge panel. They also can now demand to see all of the evidence the prosecution has against their client.

After the decision to detain Van Der Sloot, his attorney requested and received permission to be present at all further interrogations of his client.

See Also:
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Background:
Aruba Suspects Face Key Court Hearing
Only Three Suspects Held in Aruba Investigation
Aruban Authorities Confirm Murder Suspicions
Suspect's Dad Arrested; Joran's Story Changes
More Arrests in Natalee Holloway Case
Helicopter Searches Aruba, Police Search Teen's Home
New Search Launched for Natalee Holloway
Security Guards Released in Natalee Holloway Case
Natalee Holloway's Family Clings to Hope
Confusion Reigns in Natalee Holloway Case
Three More Arrested in Natalee Holloway Case
Security Guards Detained in Natalee Holloway Case
Alabama Teen Disappears on Senior Aruba Trip

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