Nasser, brother of Haitam Mejri, has confirmed the family's resolve to challenge the judicial decision to close the investigation into his brother's death in Torremolinos. The family is preparing to escalate the case to the Provincial Court, the Supreme Court, and even European instances if necessary, citing what they perceive as an inadequate investigation.
“"I only ask that the next judge who reads the appeal looks at the evidence; that they don't believe me or anyone else, but rather see the facts and judge whether it is fair that this case is not investigated, without even taking statements from the police officers."
The investigating judge attributed Haitam's death to an “agitated delirium” caused by cocaine consumption, leading to sudden cardiac arrest. However, Nasser expressed his surprise and dissatisfaction, suggesting that the judicial decision “preferred to cover up this madness” despite the extensive evidence and data presented by the family.
The judicial decision has elicited varied reactions. Left-wing parties and human rights organizations, such as the Andalusian Association for Human Rights (APDHA) and Amnesty International, have criticized the dismissal, demanding a reopening of the case and a transparent investigation. Conversely, police unions have welcomed the ruling, defending the officers' actions.
“"The jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights clearly establishes an obligation for the State to investigate deaths in the context of police actions."
Videos of the police intervention, lasting nearly four hours, show the use of taser shocks, blows, and pepper spray on Haitam, even when he was already restrained. The family argues that these elements, along with alleged documentary falsification in the police report, are objective facts that warrant a thorough investigation, beyond the cause of death attributed by the official autopsy.
