BTN News: The trial of Angela Dobrowolski, accused of attempting to murder her ex-husband, renowned producer Josep María Mainat, took an unexpected turn on its third day. Mainat, who previously stated during his testimony that he struggled to believe Dobrowolski tried to kill him, has now decided to forgive her for the secondary charge she faces: revealing secrets. This charge stemmed from Dobrowolski accessing Mainat’s email and forwarding private messages to herself, including communications with his lawyer about inheritance and divorce matters. Initially facing three years in prison for this crime, her potential sentence is now reduced from 16 to 13 years, as the victim’s forgiveness eliminates her criminal liability in this case. Mainat plans to formalize his forgiveness with a signed document submitted to the court.
Angela Dobrowolski’s testimony, initially scheduled for this day, has been postponed to Thursday. The court has heard from several prosecution witnesses, including paramedics who treated Mainat. They questioned Dobrowolski on why she delayed calling emergency services. A computer expert also testified, revealing that Dobrowolski asked him to unlock Mainat’s computer, a request he refused upon realizing the computer belonged to the producer.
Forensic experts assessing Dobrowolski’s mental state concluded that she does not suffer from any severe disorders but exhibits “maladaptive personality traits,” including a mild borderline personality disorder. This condition manifests in poor anger management and impulsive behavior. Additionally, a forensic doctor and two experts agreed that the hypoglycemia Mainat experienced could only have been induced by an insulin injection, as his prescribed medications were insufficient to cause such harm.
“I find it hard to believe she intended to murder me after ten years together, but I have gaps I want to clarify,” Mainat said in his testimony. “I hope she won’t be convicted because this trial will show she didn’t try to kill me. But if she did, then she should be punished. If the court convicts her, it will be one of the saddest days of my life. I won’t feel victorious; I’ll feel like I’ve lost.” When the defense attorney asked if he forgave his ex-wife, Mainat replied, “Of course I forgive her.”
The prosecution alleges that Dobrowolski injected Mainat with a high dose of insulin, misleading him to believe it was his anti-aging medication, after discovering he had initiated divorce proceedings that would exclude her from his inheritance. She allegedly monitored his blood sugar levels until they became dangerously low before calling emergency services. Mainat fell into a coma from which he eventually recovered, though doctors testified that the incident could have been fatal.
