Enrique Pescarmona, former president of IMPSA, has been acquitted in the 'Notebooks' case and will not be tried for alleged bribes. The ruling for dismissal of charges was made by the Federal Oral Court 7 (TOF 7) after the Forensic Medical Corps confirmed that the businessman (84) has a 'moderate to severe cognitive deterioration' that incapacitates him from facing the trial. The report concluded that he does not have the 'sufficient aptitude to be on trial.' Although Pescarmona was acquitted, the court ruled that his statement of defense and previous discharges will be incorporated into the trial by reading. The mega-trial will continue with 86 accused, among whom stands out former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who is being tried as the alleged head of a criminal organization and bribery. Francisco Valenti, a former executive of the company, also continues to be accused as a necessary participant. It should be recalled that Pescarmona had previously offered a $510 million economic repair to avoid the trial, a proposal that was rejected by the Tribunal and is still being debated in the Federal Chamber of Cassation. The oral process will continue its course now with 86 accused. The trial continues today in a virtual format with the reading of the charges. The Tribunal is currently analyzing a proposal from the Chamber of Cassation to return to in-person sessions at Comodoro Py starting December 10, after the hearings were held virtually via Zoom.
