Overview

• A July 18 preparatory hearing finalized the three-judge panel after one appointee withdrew for health reasons and a replacement was named.
• The Argentine judiciary granted a ten-day window for any party to file recusal requests against the newly appointed judges.
• A preliminary hearing is scheduled for early August to establish the procedural calendar for the retrial.
• Defense lawyer Martin Montalto and others have said it will be very difficult to commence the second trial before next year.
• Seven healthcare professionals charged with homicide with possible intent face prison terms of eight to 25 years if convicted.