Overview
- Cipolla announced his withdrawal on Instagram on December 14, saying the step was to preserve transparency, objectivity and the proper progress of the case.
- He asserted his media commentary would not be silenced by prosecutors, judges or intermediaries aligned with power.
- Cipolla said he will remain in contact with Rial and indicated that attorney Martín Leiro continues to lead the defense and is weighing moves such as opposing elevation to trial or seeking a reclassification of charges.
- Rial has been detained since October at the Magdalena prison, and Cipolla has voiced concern about her isolation, depressive state and limited access to a phone or television.
- Recent developments include the court’s denial of house arrest and inconsistent reports on tests, with TN citing a negative pregnancy result and Diario Uno describing a separate psychological exam as favorable regarding motherhood.