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First Photo Shows Claudio Contardi in Campana Prison After 19-Year Abuse Conviction

His defense is pursuing nullity of the verdict through a technical appeal.

Overview

  • The leaked image was aired on América TV’s LAM, which also reported that he has received visits only from his partner, her parents, and once from his mother.
  • Contardi is held at Unidad Penal N°41 in Campana under the Buenos Aires provincial penitentiary service, a facility that houses high-profile inmates such as Julio César Grassi.
  • Police detained him immediately after the verdict and removed him in handcuffs through a rear exit of the Zárate-Campana court.
  • Journalist Mauro Szeta reported that Contardi is in poor emotional shape and not granting interviews, as his lawyers seek to overturn the ruling.
  • La Nación detailed an appeal filed by attorney Fernando Sicilia before the Chamber of Cassation, with a decision expected in roughly six months that could confirm, annul, or reduce the sentence for aggravated sexual abuse in a context of gender-based violence.