More recently, in March 2008, Barbadoro was brought in from New Hampshire as a visiting judge to handle the case of former governor of Puerto Rico Aníbal Acevedo Vilá. The governor was indicted on 21 federal charges and due to the extensive coverage of case in the local media it was thought that Barbadoro would be a better choice for the case.
In March 2008, Barbadoro was brought in from New Hampshire as a visiting judge to preside over the case of former governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá of Puerto Rico. The governor faced 21 federal charges and because of the extensive media coverage surrounding the case, it was believed that Barbadoro would be a more suitable choice for the trial.