He conversed with a Spanish translator throughout the proceeding, but did not participate in talks at the judge's bench.

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He was joined by his wife, Ines Sanchez, his four brothers, and two nephews, answering questions in Spanish with a translator by his side.

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"I couldn't close my eyes, " the father of five said in Spanish, relying on a translator throughout the news conference.

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