José del Carmen Desena Montero regains his freedom after arrest warrant annulment
Plastic surgeon José del Carmen Desena Montero, who was sentenced in 2025 for involuntary manslaughter following the death of a patient during an aesthetic procedure, has regained his freedom. This resolution came after the justice system overturned the arrest warrant that had been issued against him once again.
Judicial process details
The release of the physician was made possible thanks to a decision by the Third Chamber of the Criminal Court of Appeals, which annulled the resolution that served as the basis for his detention. Previously, the doctor had been deprived of his liberty on September 18, 2026, on the grounds of an alleged breach of the conditions of his suspended sentence.
Following the ruling of the higher court, the Sentence Execution Court of the National District acted accordingly, allowing the surgeon to leave the facility where he was being held.
The legal process against Desena Montero originated following the involuntary manslaughter conviction handed down in 2025, linked to a tragedy that occurred during a surgical procedure that resulted in the death of a patient.
Current status of the case
The surgeon’s defense team managed to overturn the coercive measure that had been imposed in September, taking the case to the Court of Appeal of the National District. With the annulment of said resolution, the doctor’s legal landscape has changed, allowing him to regain his status of freedom while maintaining rigorous monitoring of compliance with the terms established by the courts regarding his sentence.
Alofoke Deportes continues to follow this judicial case that has generated great public attention, keeping the audience informed about any relevant updates in the process of the execution of Desena Montero’s sentence.
