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Cerimedo denied involvement in the incident and cried before the judge

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources In the courts
  • Fernando Cerimedo, an Argentine advisor, denied involvement in an attack on his pregnant ex-partner, Nadia Beller, breaking down in tears during a court hearing.
  • A judge ordered Cerimedo's pre-trial detention for 180 days in Palmasola prison based on evidence including phone messages and flight risks.
  • Beller identified Cerimedo as the orchestrator of the shooting, which occurred when two individuals disguised as delivery workers shot her outside her home.

Argentine advisor Fernando Cerimedo vehemently denied orchestrating an attack on his pregnant ex-partner, Nadia Beller, during a pre-trial hearing where he became visibly emotional. Facing a judge, Cerimedo asserted his innocence, stating he was incapable of harming a pregnant woman. His emotional plea included tears and a reference to his children, concluding his defense.

The hearing, which lasted over six hours, resulted in Judge Wilson Espada ordering Cerimedo's preventive detention for 180 days at Palmasola prison. Initially, his detention was slated for Chonchocoro, but the defense successfully petitioned for a transfer to the facility in Santa Cruz.

I reject my involvement in the incident and assure you that I am incapable of attacking a pregnant woman.

— Fernando CerimedoDuring his defense statement before the judge.

Judicial authorities cited preliminary evidence, including messages recovered from Cerimedo's phone, and assessed the flight risks associated with the case. These factors contributed to the decision for his detention in Palmasola. The attack occurred when two assailants, dressed as delivery personnel, shot Beller at close range. She is currently recovering in a private clinic and identified Cerimedo as the mastermind behind the assault.

I have no responsibility in the attack.

— Fernando CerimedoReiterating his innocence amidst tears.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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