In an interview with the Argentine News Agency, Lorena Izaguirre stated that the prosecution will seek the maximum sentence of six years 'under this charge': 'It's regrettable because if it had been with eventual intent, it would have been 8 to 25 years.' Meanwhile, the families of the four deceased issued a joint statement, considering it 'a key day for justice' and describing the process as intense: 'Responsibilities and the fate of the accused will be defined. The final arguments for acquittal or guilt will be heard.' The arguments of the prosecution and the defense, as well as the requests for conviction and the confirmation of evidence collected to date, will also be taken into account. The judge may either hand down a sentence or adjourn for up to five days. The case is filed as aggravated negligent homicide due to high speed, alcohol level, the number of victims, and the fact that it was an official vehicle. Buenos Aires, Feb. 26 (NA) -- The hearing of arguments, within the framework of the trial against former PRO official Juan Cruz Orrico, who is accused of crashing and killing four young people, will begin this Friday, Feb. 27, at 9 a.m., at the Trial and Appeals Court of Gualeguay. The mother of Brian and Lucas, two of the victims, referred to the process: 'I am scared, but I waited six years.' Meanwhile, the defense of the accused requested a reduction of the sentence to four years in prison. On June 20, 2024, Orrico was driving his Volkswagen Passat with a blood alcohol level of 1.59 g/L when he collided with the Chevrolet Corsa in which the Izaguirre brothers, Leonardo Almada, and Axel Rossi were traveling, at kilometer 223 of Route 39, Entre RĂos province.
Trial begins for former official accused of killing four young people
In Gualeguay, Argentina, the trial against former official Juan Cruz Orrico has begun. He is accused of a crash that killed four young people. The victims' families and the prosecution are seeking the maximum sentence, while the defense is asking for a reduced penalty.