Judge allows phone data in attack case against Cerimedo

A judge has cleared the way for crucial evidence to be considered in the case against Fernando Cerimedo, who is accused of an armed attack on Nadia Beller. Judge Wilson Espada dismissed two preliminary motions filed by Cerimedo's defense team, deeming them unfounded. These motions had challenged the validity of the forensic extraction of data from Cerimedo's mobile phone and alleged procedural defects.

With these obstacles removed, information retrieved from Cerimedo's phone can now be used in the ongoing legal proceedings. The victim's lawyer, Jerjes Justiniano, stated that the forensic analysis reportedly uncovered a message in which Cerimedo allegedly discussed harming Beller. Justiniano quoted the alleged message as: "Nadia has come very far... I think we need to find a way to eliminate her."

Cerimedo's defense, however, contests the admissibility of these digital communications, questioning how the data was obtained. The legal process is set to continue with the judge addressing two remaining defense motions concerning the legality of Cerimedo's arrest. Following the resolution of these motions, the prosecution will present its case, outlining the evidence linking Cerimedo to the attack. The victim's defense anticipates these motions will also be rejected, paving the way for a request for preventive detention.