Overview

• New defense lawyer Fernando Sicilia submitted a detailed brief to the Cámara de Casación seeking to void the trial that ended on August 13 with a 19-year sentence for sexual abuse and grave psychological harm.
• The petition argues denial of a jury trial, ineffective defense due to rapid attorney changes and limited preparation time, an indeterminate timeline of alleged facts, disputed psychological pericias, and improper legal classification.
• Sicilia said the sentence and expert evaluations were flawed, requested a new jury trial within six months if nullity is granted, and acknowledged the risk a retrial could bring a harsher penalty.
• Judicial reporting indicates a request for house arrest was rejected, and final execution of the sentence depends on pending appellate decisions.
• In a separate and ongoing dispute, media reported new witness claims supporting Wanda Nara’s allegations against Mauro Icardi, which he forcefully denied in social media posts.