The acquittal of Oscar Selgado has ignited serious concerns regarding procedural integrity within the justice system. After enduring over twelve months in pretrial detention, Selgado was released when critical audio evidence—reportedly held by four separate government departments—mysteriously failed to materialize in court.
Legal representative Arthur Saldivar has launched a scathing critique of the evidentiary handling, suggesting systemic failure across multiple institutions. “The Director of Public Prosecutions possessed these recordings, as did the police department,” stated Saldivar. “The registry and magistracy also should have maintained copies. Yet none produced the evidence when required.”
This case bears striking resemblance to the recent Budna controversy, where surveillance footage from four separate cameras similarly vanished from official records. Saldivar emphasized this pattern represents “a blatant undermining of the justice system” that effectively railroaded his client.
While Selgado reserves all legal rights regarding his wrongful imprisonment, his immediate focus remains on caring for his ailing mother who suffered a stroke during his incarceration. The case continues to raise fundamental questions about evidence preservation protocols and accountability within law enforcement and judicial agencies.