
The content of a series of private messages has become a staple of The prosecution process faced by Judge Julietta McIntash. Contacts that took place in the first days of the discussion were canceled by Death of Diego MaradonaExposing the interactions between the judge and his peers in court. these Conversations between the judge and her colleagues Veronica Di Tommaso and Maximiliano Savarino are part of the evidence found in jury Which could determine his future in the judicial profession.
The exchange took place last Monday, March 17, before the start of the third session of the trial. Developed in A Chat group called “DAM Trial”composed of judges of the Oral Criminal Court No. 3. The conversation was started by Judge De Tommaso at 11:55.
“Good morning. Klass spoke to me and asked me about the camera issue that July allowed. We were talking about the topic and we had to talk. I’m in court now, but if you can, let me know and I’ll take a break so as not to delay us tomorrow before the hearing. July If you have permission from the court, please show it to us, so we can add it to the case and avoid problemsDi Tomaso wrote.
The message referred to Ezekiel Class, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Communications and Information at the Supreme Court of Justice in Buenos Aires. The camera in question belongs to the production team Divine justiceThe documentary in which McIntash appeared.
Four minutes later, at 11:59, Judge Mackintash replied: “I can’t today” and “If Klass has a topic to discuss with me, write to meAt 12:01 he continued: “Done. I already talked to Ezequiel. I’m here if you need anything. Anyway, I am also discussing the matter with the court to make sure there are no problems between us. Is there any presentation or anything from the trial that we need to attend?“.
At 12:07, the judge added a clarification: “I am adding so that you can rest assured.” Of course they don’t photograph you. They won’t even leak the evidence. I gave him the formalities that Class needed, even though the court didn’t need any“.
Maximiliano Savarino, the presiding judge, intervened at 12:11 to discuss an issue in the judicial process, without mentioning the camera. “So far they haven’t provided anything. Anything we are in touch with. In addition, the notification of the accused (Ricardo) Almiron of what was resolved on Friday (March 14) was incorporated and recorded that he had received it accordingly.” Di Tomaso closed the exchange six minutes later: “We will see that tomorrow, I am still in court.”
The jury began against McIntash last Thursday in La Plata. During the opening of the process, Necochea’s public prosecutor, Analia Duarte, announced that she would request the judge’s dismissal. He added: “This accusation seeks to prove that The judge, as a judge, personally decided to participate in a video, in an audio-visual project “On the trial in which men and women allegedly linked to the death of Diego Maradona were found liable for his commercial exploitation,” Duarte told the jury.
At the same hearing, McIntash asked to speak and expressed his remorse. “I wanted to give the best picture of justice. I played my role as judge from the first minute of the trial. I never imagined that it would cause so much damage to justice. It was the exact opposite of what I was looking for.“, he stated. The judge concluded with a public apology: “I apologize for harming the image of justice“.
The position of the other two judges was clarified in court on May 27, the day the trial for Maradona’s death was declared null and void. Savarino was strong: “The trial went well by all, except one, the one who was dismissed“.
The president of the court described the filming as “hidden camera” He denied any prior knowledge. “We were filmed by a hidden camera. It’s a shame to say that I knew, and that I saw someone recording at the first sessionAnnounce.
For her part, Judge Di Tomaso also issued a strong defence. “Someone made a mistake and should continue to explain, but this is not justice. Justice is not tainted“, he expressed. His words caused tears from Dalma and Janina Maradona present in the room. The judge defended her career.
“I’m the first professional in my family. My parents worked hard for me to go to a public university. I am not the daughter of any official, nor am I anyone’s daughter, nor am I anyone’s niece” he said, clearly referring to Family background of McIntash, daughter of a historical judge from San Isidro.
This content was produced by the LA NACION team with the help of artificial intelligence from A Article signed by Gabriele De Nicola.