The Oral Criminal Court No. 1 of Dolores announces this Monday the verdict against the eight rugby players accused of the crime of fernando baez sosa occurred on January 18, 2020 at the exit of the Le Brique bowling alley, in the spa town of Villa Gesell.
After thirteen hearings and the testimony of 87 witnesses, the judges Claudia Castro, Christian Rabaina and Emiliano Lazzari will communicate if Máximo Thomsen, Enzo Comelli, Matías Benicelli, Ayrton Viollaz, Blas Cinalli, Luciano, Lucas and Ciro Pertossi whether or not they are guilty of the murder of the young law student, in addition to the possible penalty for the crime. The day is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
In the allegations, the prosecution and the complaint requested that the defendants be sentenced to life imprisonment while, at the time of the defense plea, defense attorney Hugo Tomei requested acquittal or three possible charges where the minimum penalty is two years in prison.
Although at first there were doubts about the possibility of the defendants being present at the hearing, Tomei said that we are in the imputation reading. The Ministry of Security reported on the large police operation in the surroundings with streets cut off in six blocks to prevent “any incident”.
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13.20 The Court delivers the judgment
Maximo Thomsen, Ciro Pertossi, Enzo Comelli, Benicelli, Luciano Pertossi were sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime of “double aggravated homicide for premeditated homicide and treachery in real competition.”
While, Ayrton Viollaz, Lucas Pertossi and Blas Cinalli were considered necessary participants and were sentenced to 15 years in prison. The Court was able to postpone the reading of the other part of the sentence since Thomsen broke down and must be assisted.
13.00 The rugbiers arrived at the Court
The eight accused rugbiers arrived at the Dolores courts, where the verdict and eventual sentence would be announced. Within the framework of a strong security operation deployed by members of the Special Operations Directorate (DOE) of the Buenos Aires Penitentiary Service (SPB), Máximo Thomsen (23), Enzo Comelli (22), Matías Benicelli (23), Blas Cinalli (21), Ayrton Viollaz (23), and Luciano (21), Ciro (22) and Lucas Pertossi (23)They arrived at the judicial building at 141 Belgrano Street.
The transfer added four motorcycles with two agents on each one, a van, two vans with the detainees and two other SPB vehicles.
12.30 The statement of the lawyer Fabián Améndola
Dr. Fabián Améndola, who is leading the lawsuit along with Fernando Burlando, maintained contact with the journalists before entering the room. “It is very difficult for there to be another sentence other than the one we ask forthe only penalty is life imprisonment, the fact is more than proven,” he said.
“Some concluded this trial as co-authors and some as necessary participants. During the trial it was possible to prove that the two who had come as partakers had also struck“, the lawyer maintained.
Finally, Améndola referred to the crying of Maximo Thomsen, the most complicated rugby player in the cause. “Her crying for him is because of what awaits him in the future and not because of what he did in the past,” she closed.
12.20 Fernando’s relatives traveled especially from Paraguay
Two uncles of Fernando Báez Sosa who traveled from Paraguay to accompany Graciela and Silvino They asked for an “exemplary” sentence and they assured that “all the defendants are guilty” of the crime of their nephew. In this sense, they express that all should be “sentenced to life imprisonment.”
“They are very nervous and anxious, waiting for justice to be done so that Fernando can rest in peace,” said Inocencio Sosa, Graciela’s brother, in statements to telam. “Expectations are that justice be done, an exemplary justice which implies life imprisonment,” he added.
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On the other hand, Dora Franco Sosa, second cousin of Fernando’s mother, also spoke. “I believe in Argentine justice and I hope they comply and do justice for Fernando,” she said. “Graciela is devastated waiting for justice for his son”, he concluded by saying that remembers his nephew as “an angel”.
12.15 The rugbiers left the Dolores prison
In the midst of a strong operation, the defendants leave the Dolores prison and head towards the courts. Hugo Tomei and Emilia Pertossi, his defenders, are already inside the room and talking to each other.
The authorities arranged a cordon to separate family members of the accused of the relatives of Báez Sosa. is anticipated increased presence of security agents inside the courtroom, compared to previous hearings.
12.00 The moving hug between Fernando’s mother and Lucio Dupuy’s grandfather
Graciela Sosa and Silvino Báez entered the courts visibly moved. They were accompanied by neighbors and surrounded by troops. “Strength”, “We are all here”, “We love you”, “Justice”were some of the screams that were heard from the people who approached Dolores.
They entered without making any statements and upon arrival they melted into an emotional hug with the Dupuy family. “I hope the sentence is exemplary“, Ramón Dupuy told the press.
11.30 The parents of the rugbiers arrive at the place
The Pertossi are already in court. Also the parents of Máximo Thomsen, Matías Benicelli and Ayrton Viollaz. His admission occurred after the arrival of the lawyer Tomei at the place.
They arrived in five cars and were guarded by police personnel while a group of people, with a megaphone, made a request for Justice for the victim. The rugbiers’ lawyer entered the establishment without making statements to the press.
10.45 The family of Lucio Dupuy traveled to Dolores to ask for justice for Fernando
Christian and Ramon Dupuyfather and grandfather of Lucio Dupuy, traveled to the Buenos Aires city to accompany the parents of the victim, Silvino Báez and Graciela Sosa, for the reading of the verdict. On February 2, the Justice of La Pampa found her mother, Magdalena Espósito Valenti, and her partner, Abigaíl Páez, guilty of the murder of the 5-year-old boy.
On past occasions, the Báez Sosa have been present at demonstrations called by Lucio. “Going. Dupuy family accompanies you Graciela and Silvino. Justice for Fernando”, Christian wrote on his social networks before leaving from General Pico to Dolores, a trip of approximately seven and forty hours.
10.00 Prosecutor Dávila: “The Court was handled hermetically”
“We want to be court-friendly to give an opinion. They were handled tightly, you have to wait. After the verdict, we will give an opinion“advanced the prosecutor Juan Manuel Davila.
The official, together with his colleague gustavo garciaThey are the representatives of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in the case of the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa.
9.30 Fernando Burlando’s word before the hearing
“We consider that participation of all defendants in the beating of Fernando is accredited. Hitting vital areas and taking Fernando’s life is proven. There are very forceful elements to affirm what I am saying,” said Fernando Burlando, a lawyer for the lawsuit.
In addition, he highlighted the work of the judges. “If we do not have the result we want in the oral court, we will continue in other instances. We seek balance, which is to evaluate the test and comply with the corresponding sanction,” he added in dialogue with the press.
About the future of Graciela and Silvino after the sentence is known, he said: “I hope they support other parents in other causesIt will generate some kind of motivation and some kind of objective”.
8.00 The security operation in Dolores
The court of Dolores stayed absolutely shielded from vehicular access and with strong controls on people who want to access the place from the morning.
The operation is intended to prevent vehicle access in the vicinity and for this reason a fence was created that extends in a total of six apples that surround the courts located on Belgrano street, a few meters from the city center.
The Buenos Aires Police, even in the accesses, also has restricted pedestrian access and except the press or the people who live in the place, entry is not allowed of any person outside the trial who will have his summons at 1:00 p.m.
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