Argentinian Doctor Miguel Amado Sentenced to Four Years for Sexual Abuse

Argentina's Tribunal of Impugnation upheld the conviction of Dr. Miguel Argentino Amado, confirming a four‑year effective prison term for simple sexual abuse committed during a consultation at Hospital Federico Cantoni in Pocito. The ruling also merged this sentence with a previous conviction for a similar offense, resulting in a single, enforceable term and a perpetual special disqualification from practicing medicine in both public and private sectors. Amado remains in preventive detention while the judgment moves toward finality. The case gained attention after it was revealed that the patient also suffered a separate assault by nurse José Sebastián Castillo, who received a ten‑month prison sentence and a permanent ban from health‑care roles.

The court dismissed the defense’s appeals, finding the evidence presented at trial credible and sufficient. Judges emphasized that the two perpetrators acted independently, without prior coordination, exploiting the victim’s vulnerability. The decision reinforces stringent penalties for medical professionals who abuse their positions of trust.