The jury evaluates the judge’s behavior Juliet McIntash He had a decisive day. From early on, the court’s corridors were filled with anticipation: at nine o’clock testimony would be heard Jorge Barreraa former student at the Austral University and former president of the Peñarol Club in Uruguay.
“I know what it means to achieve dreams in life. And it was a dream come true“said Barrera, who said he met McIntashe in 2006, during his master’s degree in criminal law. According to him, their bond was born of professional admiration: “She gave two lectures in Uruguay and wrote an article that interested me. “I was amazed by the way he dealt with such complex issues.”.
The witness noted that the judge “dealt with the cases from a gender perspective, the principle of legality, and the presumption of innocence.” He also said that he invited her to speak in his country and that they have “mutual friends.”
Barrera insisted that Judge had always been valuable in academia: “On the technical side, it was always well thought outShe stressed that those who worked with her “had a good opinion of her.”
Allegations: Focus on filming inside the court
At ten o’clock the most anticipated part of the day began: the final arguments. Public Prosecutor of Necochea analia duarte, The representative of the Attorney General’s Office opened his presentation by pointing out this Show how the judge allowed the film crew to enter the courts “Days before the trial, on March 9, with a camera, a make-up artist and a screenwriter, to record a mini-series.”
“Everyone who was there that day announced that they had permission from the judge,” said Duarte, who also questioned the judge’s role. Sergeant Romero Mackintosh Nursery: “He acted complicitly and accompanied Maria Vidal and the photographer to the room with a camera that could be seen with the naked eye.”
According to the Public Prosecutor, the recording should remain secret or at least be done “secretly,” but the facts – she said – proved otherwise. “You can deny everything, but not the evidence, He stressed that the matter was clear from the first minute, recalling that the signs prohibiting photography were clear to everyone.
$800,000 project
Duarte went further when referring to the origin of the documentary: “Arnal Ponte confirmed that the idea was to sell it. He told us about Paramount, From a production company in Los Angeles… he even sent the project, Worth 800 thousand dollarsFor some producers“, he denounced.
He added that “The trailer was under the doctor’s complete control.. “I dealt with everything: how it should be done and what should be documented.” During this presentation, McIntash was visibly upset, shaking her head and silently taking notes.
The time of definitions
With the closing of arguments, the court of co-judges has now concluded Five days in a row To deliberate and set a new hearing. Everything indicates that the decision may be known next Tuesday.
For purchases, Judge ‘lied all the time’“Duarte noted,”“He lied to Giannina Maradona and swore on behalf of his children that there was no documentary.”. “Then when the pictures came out,” he said. “That’s not me.”
“The judge already knew the ruling was coming. The hook was Maradona, not the Mother Judge story“The prosecutor insisted.
“Disgrace to the judiciary”: Saggis’s powerful definition
Final argument of the representative of the San Isidro Bar Association, Guillermo SajesHe stressed the request for dismissal. “McIntash was not only an actress, but also the director of her own documentary.He mentioned.
He added: “The word scandal has become a very small thing. We found out midway through the trial that there was a parody filmed in a documentary where the judge was the star. “It’s more than just a scandal, it’s a disgrace.”
Sajes requested dismissal and permanent disbarment from holding judicial office. “The judge’s behavior stigmatized and mocked the judiciary. Trust is essential in the rule of law, and she broke it.”He concluded.
With testimony and allegations already on the table, McIntasch’s case enters the countdown. The jury’s final decision could decide the future of the judge who, according to her accusers, crossed all lines between justice and entertainment.
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