In an unexpected turn, the Legal Medical Service (SML) has appointed a new psychiatrist to repeat the expert opinion carried out by the controversial Jacqueline van Rysselberghe in a case for violation of human rights. However, this decision has generated great controversy, since the defense of the convicted man alleges that the new specialist has political tendencies of left.
The Challenged Appointment
It was the central level of the forensic agency that designated Danilo Castro Pizarro to repeat the examination through which Dr. Jacqueline van Rysselberghe determined the mental insanity of the former police officer, José Otarolasentenced to 15 years in prison for the murders of the Laja San Rosendo Massacre.
However, the appointment was already challenged by the convicted man’s lawyer, Hans Lauriewho argues that the new expert has a left political tendencyas well as the reasons that invalidated the report of the psychiatrist and former UDI senator.
Questions to the Designation
According to Laurie, the antecedents that question Danilo Castro are contained in publications made by the psychiatrist on social networkswhere he has been seen in favor of Approval in 2022, of Boric and against the UDI. This, in the opinion of the defense attorney, reveal their left-wing political tendency.
Asked if he should not have waited for the result of the work entrusted to the psychiatrist, before requesting his disqualification, lawyer Laurie pointed out that his client is in a poor state of health and hence your situation will be resolved as soon as possible.
The Reaction of the Victims
Beyond describing the request of the convicted man’s defense as right or wrong, from the Victims’ Group of Laja San Rosendo, the spokesperson Emilio AranedaI call wait for what Minister Aldana resolves.
Conclusion
This new scandal surrounding the Legal Medical Service and the expert opinion of Jacqueline van Rysselberghe highlights the political polarization surrounding this case and the importance of ensuring the impartiality of the experts involved in it. It will be crucial to see how this new chapter develops and whether Minister Aldana makes a decision that satisfies all parties involved.
