Aníbal Lotocki’s horror operating room: recordings, witnesses and new examinations deepen the case
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- A paramedic testified in the trial over the death of Rodolfo Christian Zárate, 50, and said staff could not transfer the patient.
- Prosecutors or investigators added a fifth complaint from a woman alleging permanent injuries.
- Aníbal Lotocki already has an eight-year sentence for serious injuries and fraud, which could worsen after a recent report on Silvina Luna’s death.
The case against surgeon Aníbal Lotocki has taken another turn as testimony, new evidence and additional allegations add pressure to the proceedings. A paramedic testified in the trial over the death of Rodolfo Christian Zárate, 50, describing how the patient could not be transferred.
The case also now includes a fifth complaint from a woman who reported permanent injuries. The new allegation adds to the legal troubles surrounding Lotocki’s medical practice.
Lotocki is already serving an eight-year sentence for serious injuries and fraud. That sentence could become more severe after a recent report concerning the death of Silvina Luna, 43.
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Originally published by Clarín in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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