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Homicide trial of Argentine musician Pity Álvarez

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The oral trial against musician Cristian ‘Pity’ Álvarez continues in Buenos Aires, overseen by the Tribunal Oral en lo Criminal y Correccional N° 29. Álvarez faces charges of simple homicide with eventual intent regarding the 2018 shooting death of Cristian Maximiliano ‘Gringo’ Díaz in the Villa Lugano neighborhood. It is alleged that Álvarez shot Díaz four times in the head with a .25 caliber pistol following a dispute in the Samoré housing complex. During recent hearings, forensic expert Esteban Toro Martínez testified that Álvarez was lucid at the time of the killing, noting substance use disorder but no indicators of psychosis. However, the trial has since faced significant disruptions. The proceedings were suspended after Álvarez suffered a psychotic break and was hospitalized at Hospital Tornú. Following ~~a nervous breakdown during a video call attempt, Álvarez was transferred~~ previous suspensions due to ~~the Solar Colonial psychiatric clinic in Castelar for mandatory inpatient treatment. On October 5,~~ Álvarez’s mental health complications and hospitalizations, a 28-page report from an interdisciplinary team ~~from~~ of the Forensic Medical Corps has been submitted ~~a 28-page report~~ to the tribunal. The experts concluded that ~~there are no objective indicators of psychic alteration sufficient to prevent~~ Álvarez ~~from understanding~~ is mentally fit to proceed with the trial, stating his psychic functions are compensated and that he can understand the legal process ~~or exercising~~ and exercise his rights. ~~While~~ During the ~~report noted~~ evaluation, specialists described him as ‘vigil, calm,’ and generally oriented, noting that while his participation ~~during the interview~~ was ‘limited and ~~fluctuating’ at times, it stated this does not~~ fluctuating,’ there were no objective indicators of delusions or hallucinations that would constitute a procedural impediment. ~~Consequently, forensic~~ The defense has expressed ‘total disagreement’ with these findings. Defense experts ~~have determined~~ argue that Álvarez ~~is mentally fit to proceed with the trial for~~ exhibits deficient neurocognitive functions and noted he appeared ‘vigil but not lucid’ during the ~~2018 homicide.~~ examination. They maintain that his involuntary hospitalization should continue, citing potential risks to himself and others.

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