A documentary series will be made about the Báez Sosa case: which rugby players will participate

He murder of Fernando Báez Sosa In January 2020, it became one of the most high-profile cases in the country, from the terrifying event to the entire trial. So it is so, that the production of a documentary series was announced that would address the story of the rugby players condemned by the brutal beating that ended the young man’s life.

The docuseries, which promises to be one of the most controversial premieres of recent timeswould premiere in March next year via Netflix. However, noor all the condemned will be part of the projectand of the eight rugby players involved, only four agreed to participate.

Among those who have chosen not be part of the documentary they meet Maximo Thomsenone of the main people identified during the trial, along with Matías Benicelli, Lucas Pertossi and Ayrton Viollaz. The decision of these four rugby players to stay on the sidelines was motivated by the possible legal repercussions and the way in which their participation could influence public perception of the events.

According to them, the condemned They fear that the editing and narrative of the series will reinforce their image of guilt.something that both they and their legal defenders have tried to reduce since the beginning of the judicial process.

On the other hand, the rugby players who do participate in the series they see in this project a opportunity to tell your side of events that led to the tragic and unforgettable death of Báez Sosa. They consider that their presence in the documentary could give them the opportunity to express their point of view, which, according to them, was overshadowed by the media coverage and the judicial approach.

Máximo Thomsen’s lawyer spoke

Thomsen’s defense attorney, Hugo Tomeiwho was in charge of his defense during the trial, has been especially cautious regarding the legal strategy to follow. Tomei He questioned the validity of the evidence on numerous occasions. presented and denounced the impact that the media had on the development of the case. Now, his concern is focused on the effects that the documentary could have on his client’s image.

In recent statements, Tomei explained that the documentary could harm public perception of the rugby player. sentenced to life imprisonment and the other rugby players who chose not to be part of the project.

“Exposing oneself in a medium as massive as Netflix could reinforce a narrative of guilt that has already been installed in the collective imagination,” he said, and warned of the risks of reviving the case in public opinion, something that could have undesired consequences for both personal and legal level for those incarcerated.

In this way, the series, which already generates great expectations and controversy, will not only focus on the facts, but also on the legal and media tensions that are still present almost five years after the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, a case that shocked the entire country.

Of course, there are also various questions surrounding the project due to the fear of the opposite, that is, of an attempt wash the image of the rugby players. For this reason, different questions arose about why the perspective of the victim’s family is not also taken, although this has not yet been confirmed.