The Uruguayan justice system has granted early release to Alejandro Astesiano, the president’s former security chief, who will serve the remainder of his sentence under surveillance outside prison. This decision was confirmed by the media outlet El Observador.
However, the Prosecutor’s Office has a period of six days to decide whether to appeal the release resolution. According to the sentence issued by the Florida judge, Noelia Gutiérrez: “Grant early release to the convicted Alejandro Andres Astesiano Severgniniwho will be subject to the surveillance of the police authority.”
Astesiano demonstrated “good conduct,” says Justice
The judge based her decision on several technical reports that indicated a “low risk of recidivism” on the part of Astesiano. During his imprisonment in the Florida prison, the former official demonstrated “good conduct” and participated in various “activities” without receiving “disciplinary sanctions.”
Throughout his detention, Astesian He maintained cordial relations with both his fellow inmates and the prison officers. He was housed in a sector known as the confidential sector, where security measures are less, and he has enjoyed special temporary releases, all of them carried out in accordance with current regulations. In addition, he has prepared a “future graduation project”as detailed in the court ruling.
In the technical report, the judge also highlighted the personal characteristics of the former head of security. Astesiano has shown himself to be “cautious when making decisions,” has expressed regret for past actions and strives to “project actions to achieve changes,” maintaining an “optimistic attitude” in the face of these challenges.
Business plans: the future of Astesiano
The process that led to the decision was reported positively by his lawyer, Ignacio Durán, who told El Observador that the hearing was “very positive” and there was “no impediment” to Astesiano was granted early releaseHis defense was able to demonstrate that during his exit permits, Astesiano maintained exemplary behavior, in addition to continuing with his education and work, evidenced by reports from the National Institute of Rehabilitation (INR).
Following his planned release, Astesiano plans to remain in the city of Florida to, according to his lawyer’s statements, avoid the “noise” of the capital. He has set up a wholesale business under the name “Fiber Tim”which is already “ready and duly constituted.”
The charges that led to his conviction included the continued crimes of conjunction of personal and public interest, criminal association, disclosure of secrets and influence peddling. Astesiano was sentenced in February 2023 and has served one year and seven months of that sentence in Florida prison before requesting early release in August.
