Felipe Pettinato, the controversial performer and son of musician Roberto Pettinato, is set to face six trial hearings over a fire in his Palermo apartment that resulted in the death of his neurologist, Rodrigo Melchor.
Felipe Pettinato, aged 32 and the son of musician Roberto Pettinato, is slated to stand trial beginning February 23 for his alleged role in a fire that took place in his Palermo apartment on May 16, 2022. The incident led to the tragic death of his friend and neurologist, Rodrigo Melchor, who was found dead in the apartment after firefighters extinguished the flames. Pettinato is the only person accused in this case, facing charges of 'malicious damage.'
The national justice system in Argentina has organized six morning sessions that will outline the circumstances surrounding the fire and aim to determine Pettinato's culpability in the death of Melchor. The fire, which caused significant destruction in the apartment, raised questions about negligence and responsibility, particularly given that Melchor was in the apartment at the time of the incident, having been invited for a discussion by Pettinato just hours earlier.
This trial is significant not just for Pettinato and the families involved but also highlights issues of accountability and the consequences of recklessness in domestic settings. The outcome could set a precedent for future cases of similar nature in Argentina, emphasizing the legal system's approach to dealing with incidents involving public figures and their implications on society.
