LOS SIMULADORES CAP. 9 SEGUNDA TEMPORADA

Introduction to the Legal Simulation

Overview of the Project

• The speaker, Milton Vázquez Herrera, introduces a project assigned by Professor Rafael Mora Ramírez related to a course on legal logic.

• The group consists of students from the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, with multiple members introduced.

Key Characters and Production Team

• Main characters include Damián Cifr (director), Alejandro Silva (technical producer), and actors Federico, Alejandro, Diego, and Martín.

• The plot revolves around a trial involving an organized group conducting realistic simulations for societal issues like anorexia and bulimia.

Plot Development

Initial Conflict

• Mariana Ventura receives a call about a modeling selection but is overshadowed by her classmate's appearance.

• After experiencing distressing symptoms related to eating disorders, her brother seeks help at university nursing services.

Investigation Begins

• Mario Santos meets Mariana's brother to discuss sophisticated simulations aimed at addressing serious societal problems overlooked by authorities.

• The investigation targets Manuel Garriga, owner of G Models, who pressures models into extreme body modifications.

Legal Proceedings

Charges Against Manuel Garriga

• A mock tribunal is set up under international law accusing Garriga of crimes against humanity for promoting harmful behaviors among models.

• Five specific charges are outlined against him:

• Encouraging self-destructive behavior.

• Conspiring against free will.

• Inhibiting survival instincts leading to potential extinction.

• Fostering idolization of unnatural beauty standards.

• Causing psychological distress in victims.

Defense Strategy

Role of Defense Attorney

• Alberto Cirón represents Garriga while seeking academic opportunities at Harvard; he collaborates with Mario Santos for defense strategies.

• Santos poses as a Harvard professor specializing in human rights to assist in the case.

Testimony and Arguments

• Mariana Ventura is called as a witness; she shares her experiences as a model while distancing herself from blaming Garriga for industry pressures.

• The prosecution compares Garriga’s actions to historical abuses during Hitler's era; however, Santos challenges this comparison as illogical.

Conclusion of Testimonies

Final Statements

• Mariana emphasizes that while modeling can be challenging and humiliating, it does not equate to guilt on Garriga’s part.

Sentencing and Reactions in the Case of Manuel Garriga

Jury's Verdict

• The jury summarizes their verdict in three key points regarding the charges against Manuel Garriga. They find him not guilty of conspiracy to inhibit survival instincts, which they argue condemns humanity to submission or extinction.

• The jury also finds Garriga not guilty for causing psychological distress characterized by feelings of helplessness, depression, low self-esteem, defeatism, guilt, and self-abortion.

• However, they convict him for promoting an ideology that glorifies unnatural forms and excessive interest in trivial activities.

Sentencing Outcome

• Judge issues a sentence: Manuel Garriga is sentenced to either 15 years of community service or a fine of 89,352 pesos to be paid within ten days. This outcome is perceived as favorable by Garriga.

• Garriga views the sentence positively since he does not face financial difficulties and can easily make the payment without issue.

Organizational Response

• The organization involved in conducting these simulations expresses satisfaction with the outcome due to perceived favoritism towards them during the proceedings.

Public Image Shift