In a shocking case that has drawn attention in Argentina, four police officers were sentenced to ten years in prison for their roles in the death of an 18-year-old, Lautaro Rosé, who drowned in the Paraná River during a police chase. The incident occurred in November 2021 when Rosé, attempting to escape the gunfire of police, jumped into the river but did not receive any assistance from the officers. The trial revealed significant lapses in the duty of care expected from law enforcement, raising questions about police conduct in critical situations.

The prosecution faced controversy when prosecutor Carlos Lértora controversially chose not to charge six other officers implicated in the incident, leading to a perceived lack of accountability in the justice system. Two of the officers were acquitted despite substantial evidence against them concerning unlawful coercion and failure to fulfill their public duties. Furthermore, Lértora sought to investigate the victim's friend, who was the primary witness, for allegedly providing false testimony, but this move was dismissed by the local court, showing a profound inconsistency in the handling of the case.

The judges, Ana del Carmen Figueredo, Darío Alejandro Ortiz, and Oscar Ignacio Dubrez, faced pressure to ensure justice was served, ultimately relying on the arguments presented by the plaintiff's lawyer to reach a verdict. This case highlights the ongoing issues of police misconduct and the challenges in ensuring justice in cases involving law enforcement officers in Argentina, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms to prevent similar incidents in the future.