Overview

• Rafecas was selected by lottery to take over the case after the Federal Court of Cassation removed Judge Julián Ercolini.
• Federal prosecutor Ramiro González has closed the investigation and requested an oral public trial.
• The Cassation ruling preserved the evidentiary record assembled under Ercolini, including digital, medical and forensic material.
• Fernández’s defense is preparing a nullity motion and could seek to recuse Rafecas due to their past links, while the judge could also opt to excuse himself.
• The case arises from Fabiola Yañez’s complaint, with Fernández processed for aggravated serious and minor injuries and coercive threats, carrying a possible sentence of up to 18 years if convicted.