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San Isidro Judge Steps Down as Harassment and Abuse Investigations Continue

Governor Axel Kicillof’s ruling on the resignation will determine whether García Maañón can retire or face a jury of prosecution.

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García Maañón ejercía como juez desde fines de los años ’80 y tuvo intervenciones en casos de alto perfil del país.

Overview

  • Ernesto García Maañón submitted his resignation as head of the San Isidro appeals court on July 31 and remains in his judicial post until Governor Axel Kicillof accepts or rejects it.
  • The Supreme Court has initiated an administrative summary while fiscal José Amallo is leading a preliminary criminal investigation into the secretary’s sexual and labor harassment allegations.
  • The complainant’s lawyer has urged Governor Kicillof to reject the resignation and convene a jury of prosecution that could remove García Maañón from office.
  • Multiple testimonies describe suggestive WhatsApp messages, alleged groping attempts, workplace intimidation and an incident in which the judge brandished his firearm near a staff member.
  • García Maañón’s defense says he resigned to defend himself more freely and protect his 38-year judicial record while denying that the accusations are true.