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Colombian Judge Frees Drug Lord

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Published November 7, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

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In Colombia, a judge orders the release of Gilberto Rodriguez, imprisoned as one of the country's top drug lords. Investigators scramble to find evidence to bring fresh charges -- and possibly to support Rodriguez's extradition to the United States. Steven Dudley reports.