A dispute has arisen between prosecutors and judges over the scheduled start of a trial regarding the disappearance of a child named Loan, with significant concerns expressed by the child's parents.
In a controversial decision, the president of the Federal Oral Court, Fermín Cereloni, announced that the trial concerning the disappearance of Loan Danilo Peña will commence on October 7. This decision has sparked outrage among prosecutors and the parents of the child, María Noguera and José Peña, who expressed their disbelief at the timeline given the gravity of the case. They highlighted the emotional toll of having their child missing and the need for a thorough investigation before the trial begins.
The scheduled trial is set up to include a significant number of witnesses—at least 160—while only two hearings per week are planned, which many find inadequate for addressing the complexities surrounding this case. The parents' frustration was palpable, as they emphasized that the disappearance of their son is not a typical case, and they believe that justice should not be rushed. The differing views between the judicial and prosecutorial entities raise questions about the efficiency and sensitivity of the judicial process in cases involving missing children.
The public outcry following this announcement indicates a wider concern over how judicial processes are handled in high-stakes disappearance cases. The strong response from the parents and prosecutors reflects the pressing need for a transparent and expedited trial that could potentially lead to answers about Loan's fate. As October 7 approaches, all eyes will be on how the court adapts to address the expectations of the family while balancing judicial protocol and expediency.
