A letter of a neurologist points out that one of the accused in the Senasa caseSantiago Hazim, must be treated in New York
According to one letter signed by him neurologist Luis Taveras GuzmánHazim, 59, has a history of cardiovascular disease and a confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosiscondition that requires specialized treatment and permanent monitoring abroad.
He also points out that the person linked to the alleged corruption in the state ARS has had a cardiac arrhythmia since February 2011. He had previously suffered two similar events, in 1988 and 2007, without any major cardiovascular complications being recorded.
Likewise, in November 2010 and January 2011 experienced pictures of intestinal obstruction that gave way spontaneously.
Subsequently, the patient began to manifest neurological symptoms atypical, which motivated the carrying out of studies of MRI skull and spinal cord.
Given the complexity of the case, Hazim has traveled to the United States for a more specialized evaluation. In it Mount Sinai Medical Centerin New Yorkthe neurology service confirmed the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and ordered the start of treatment with ocrelizumab (Ocrevus).
What the defense
- With the document, the defense seeks to counteract Public Ministry which calls for the imposition of 18 months of preventive detention with Hazim and the other nine accused.
Miguel Valerio He presented the report as a reason for why his client should not go to prison, since, in his opinion, he needs to receive this treatment continuously every six months, which involves traveling twice a year to New York for your application.
On Friday afternoon, the prosecutors of the Public Ministry and the lawyers have litigated before the Judge Rigoberto Sena. At the end of the replies, he will retire to deliberate and give a verdict.
