The founder of Mendoza’s first provincial archery school and former member of the Argentine National Archery Team has been transferred to a penitentiary to begin serving a 13-year effective prison sentence for the sexual abuse of his child, according to judicial reports. The legal outcome was finalized after Argentina’s Supreme Court rejected a federal extraordinary appeal filed by the defense, leaving the conviction under the charge of aggravated sexual abuse with carnal access aggravated by the relationship entirely firm, as reported by Misiones Online.
Arrest and Imprisonment Timeline in Mendoza
The 55-year-old athlete surrendered to authorities on Friday, August 21, after the nation’s highest court upheld the ruling, according to coverage by Noticias Argentinas. Accompanied by his defense attorney, the condemned man appeared before Tribunal Penal Colegiado Nº2 in Mendoza to receive official notification of the final resolution. Following processing at the Es.Tra.D.A (Estación Transitoria de Detenidos y Aprehendidos) facility, police transferred him directly to a correctional institution.
The case dates back to an initial complaint filed in 2011 by the victim’s mother. At the time of the initial report, the victim was 11 years old. During the preliminary investigative phase, the child provided testimony through a specialized Cámara Gesell interview, detailing the assaults committed by his father.
Judicial Proceedings and Prior Trials
The legal process spanned over a decade, marked by procedural challenges and multiple trials. In the initial oral debate, a court found the defendant guilty. However, the Supreme Court subsequently annulled that first verdict due to procedural flaws, forcing a new trial. A second oral debate concluded in September 2024, resulting in a renewed 13-year prison sentence, as detailed by Misiones Online.
Throughout the prolonged pre-trial phase, the accused served three years of preventive detention, the vast majority of which was spent under house arrest. Because the conviction lacked finality through successive appeals, he remained free for nearly two years following the 2024 sentencing until the Supreme Court’s final rejection of his extraordinary federal appeal.
Athletic Career and Community Standing
To protect the identity of the victim under Argentine law, judicial authorities withheld the name of the convicted individual. Within domestic and international sporting circles, however, the man held a prominent profile. He established Mendoza’s foundational archery school and represented Argentina in numerous international tournaments, including winning medals at the 2018 Odesur Games.
Next Steps in the Judicial Process
With the Supreme Court’s rejection of the defense’s extraordinary appeal and the execution of the transfer to the penitentiary, ordinary appellate avenues in Argentina’s federal and provincial jurisdictions are exhausted. The case now transitions entirely to the administrative oversight of Mendoza’s prison system as the 13-year sentence is enforced.
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