Questions about the judicial process in one of Córdoba's most sensitive cases
The defense attorney left open the possibility of filing an appeal seeking to annul the sentence due to a violation of due process guarantees. "If impartiality was affected, I believe the validity of the sentence could be at risk," the attorney warned. The role of the popular jury requires objectivity, neutrality, and absolute transparency during its formation.
The revelation of these ties raises concerns about the oversight exercised during the jury selection hearing. The responsibility to guarantee an impartial court is non-delegable and must be strictly observed by the technical court. A tainted jury compromises the entire process and exposes the judicial system to new challenges.
This case, which shocked public opinion due to its seriousness, now faces the risk of being judicially tainted by avoidable errors. The possible annulment of the trial would not change the facts, but it could require the process to be repeated from scratch. A failure in jury selection can undermine the legitimacy of the entire provincial justice system.
