Overview
- The prosecution began its closing argument on Wednesday and will set the formal jail term it seeks for Cristian “Pity” Álvarez based on evidence presented during the trial.
- The victim’s legal team previously asked for 11 years and two months in prison, saying Cristian Díaz was shot multiple times and attacked again while on the ground.
- Álvarez’s defense says he acted in a situation of danger or, at most, exceeded a defensive response and will deliver its final argument on Friday, November 13.
- Prosecutor Sandro Abraldes announced an inquiry into a reported positive cocaine test for Álvarez that occurred after he testified in person, a development that could affect credibility and mitigation claims.
- The trial has spanned about 18 hearing days with nearly 40 witnesses over roughly three months and has drawn strong public attention because of Álvarez’s profile and ongoing questions about his health and substance use.