jury evaluating judge’s actions juliet mackintuck He lived a decisive day. The courtroom hallways were filled with anticipation early on. Testimony was held at 9am. Jorge Barreraformer student of the Magistrate of the Austral University and former president of the Peñarol Club of Uruguay.
”I know what it means to realize a life’s dreams. and she was making her dreams come true“Mr. Barrera said he met Mr. Mackintuck in 2006 while earning a master’s degree in criminal law. He said their bond was born out of professional admiration.”She spoke twice in Uruguay and wrote an article that was interesting to me. “I was struck by how he handled such a complex issue.”.
The witness recalled that the judge “addressed the issue from a gender perspective, the principle of legality, and the presumption of innocence.” He also said he invited her to speak in his home country and that the two had “mutual friends.”
Barrera argued that judges are constantly evaluated in academic fields. “The technical aspects were always very well thought out.”” she emphasized, asserting that those who worked with her “had a good opinion of her.”
Suspicion: Attention to filming inside the courtroom
At 10 o’clock, the most anticipated part of the day began, closing arguments. Nekochea prosecutor, Analia Duarte A representative from the Attorney General’s Office pointed out at the beginning of the presentation: showed how the judge allowed film staff into the courtroom “On March 9, a few days before the trial, we recorded the miniseries with cameras, make-up artists, and scriptwriters.”
Duarte also questioned the judge’s role, saying, “Everyone who was there that day declared that they were authorized by the judge.” Sergeant Romero, Mackintuck detention: “He conspired to take Maria Vidal and the cameraman into the room with a visible camera.”
According to prosecutors, the recordings should be kept secret or at least “discreet,” but the facts proved otherwise, she said. ”You can deny everything, but you can’t deny the evidence “That was clear from the first moment,” he stressed, recalling that the no-photography sign was visible to everyone.
$800,000 project
Mr. Duarte further talked about the origins of the documentary: ”Arnal Ponty approved the idea of selling it. He talked about Paramount. A production company in Los Angeles sent me a project as well. worth $800,000to a specific producer” he criticized.
He added:The trailer was under the complete control of the doctor.. She handled everything including how to do it and what to document. ” During this presentation, Mackintuck was visibly shaken, shaking his head and silently taking notes.
era of definition
Arguments have concluded and the court of co-judges now 5 days in a row Deliberate and set new public hearings. All indications are that the solution could be known next Tuesday.
Regarding procurement, The judge “lied the entire time”Mr. Duarte recalled:“He lied to Giannina Maradona and swore on behalf of the children that there would be no documentary.”. And when the image was shown, “he said.” “That’s not me.”
“The judge already knew that the sentence was going to be handed down. The hook was Maradona, not the mother judge story‘ argued the prosecutor.
“Judicial disgrace”: Suggs’ heavy-handed definition
Closing arguments by representatives of the San Isidro Bar Association; Guillermo Sagesand demanded dismissal. ”In addition to being an actress, Mackintuck was also a director of her own documentaries. ”he said.
And he added: ”The word scandal has become too small. During the trial, I learned that there had been a parody of a documentary starring the judge. “It’s much more than a scandal, it’s unfortunate.”
Mr. Suggs asked for his dismissal and permanent disqualification from judicial office. “The judge’s actions tainted and made a mockery of the judiciary. Trust is essential to the rule of law, and she violated it.”he concluded.
Testimony and motions have already been filed, and the Mackintuck case is on the countdown. The jury’s final decision could determine the future of a judge who, according to his accusers, crossed all boundaries between justice and entertainment.