DNA of Another Individual Found in the Apartment of Slain Argentine Prosecutor

Forensic experts in Argentina have discovered traces of DNA from another individual in the apartment of Alberto Nisman, the murdered Argentine prosecutor. Nisman’s body was found last month after he accused the President of Argentina of 'hiding the truths of the 1994 bombing' at a Jewish center in Buenos Aires. According to Reuters on Tuesday, February 21, investigators hope this DNA sample will shed light on the dark corners of the case, which has fueled conspiracy theories about collaboration between President Cristina Fernández, rogue Argentine security agents, and a group of Iranian officials accused of involvement in the bombing 21 years ago. Alberto Nisman’s body was found on January 28 in the bathroom of his home, with a gunshot wound to his head and a firearm beside him. He was scheduled to appear in parliament the next day to explain accusations against the President regarding the obstruction of the criminal investigation into the bombing that resulted in 85 deaths. As of February 21, no evidence had been found to prove the presence of a second person in Alberto Nisman's residence. Now, the presiding judge has added new evidence to the case, stating that a DNA sample showing 'different genetic identifiers from Alberto Nisman' has been found. Judge Fabiana Palmaghini added that individuals who met with the Argentine prosecutor in the days leading up to his death will be summoned to provide DNA samples. Gustavo López, another official from the presidential office, previously stated that the mysterious death of Mr. Nisman is part of a plot 'to overthrow the president.' However, friends of Alberto Nisman claim that contrary to the allegations made, he showed no signs of suicidal tendencies. They add that he was prepared to attend a parliamentary session on January 19 to present his arguments against Ms. Fernández's actions. According to Reuters, relatives and friends of Alberto Nisman believe that he thought the President of Argentina was colluding to exonerate the suspects in the bombing, aiming to strengthen relations with the Iranian government and compensate for Argentina's energy balance deficit, which had reached seven billion dollars a year, by receiving cheaper oil from Iran. The Argentine government has described these accusations as 'ridiculous' and baseless. Ms. Fernández, whose second presidential term ends at the end of this year, is legally barred from running for a third term. A significant next step in the investigation into the prosecutor's death is the testimony of Antonio Stiuso, the head of Argentina's security agency, who was dismissed by the President last December. The presidential office claims that Mr. Stiuso intended to take revenge on the President for his dismissal by deceiving Alberto Nisman into accepting this conspiracy theory. In this context, the Argentine prosecutor's office stated: 'We have no evidence of the involvement of other individuals in Nisman’s death.' The President of Argentina stated: 'Nisman did not commit suicide.' A journalist who exposed the murder of the AMIA case judge has fled Argentina. The Argentine prosecutor stated that Judge Nisman had prepared an arrest warrant for Kirchner.