The Miami-Dade Prosecutor’s Office requested an extension of 60 days to start the trial against Damián Valdez-Galloso for the murder of the Cuban reggaeton El Taiger.
According to Teresa Padrón, former manager of the artist, in the Court held this May 8, The Prosecutor’s Office argued before the judge that they are not yet prepared to initiate the trial and that they are still sharing information about the details of the case. The new cutting date is July 7 but this can change.
“I don’t see them or prepared or preparing and that worries me a lot”Teresa said in a direct on Instagram. The former manager stated that she believes that the Prosecutor’s Office could be looking for an agreement with the defense, whereby the defendant is imposed on a certain amount of years to comply, with which the possibility of life imprisonment would be ruled out. However, he clarified that they are assumptions and their personal opinion, because the Prosecutor’s Office has so far revealed anything about a possible agreement.
Padrón spoke in addition to that there are four witnesses in the case, three women and one man, One of them is Damián Valdez’s wife and met in court that she is working with Damián’s defense and not with the Prosecutor’s Office as thought.
In that sense, Teresa questioned the fact that the Prosecutor’s Office Disseminate compromising and delicate videos on the casecoincidentally always days before the cutting dates, and continue protecting Damián’s wife: “If she is not working for the Prosecutor’s Office and is working for the part of the defense in favor of Damián, why they do not speak clearly, why they do not release that information”.
-It is not the first time they postpone a cutting date In the case against Damián Vladez-Galloso, who shot El Taiger in the head in October last year and He abandoned him inside a car still alive and then call 911. The reggaeton remained a week in intensive care, but Due to the severity of the wound it did not survive.
Frequently asked questions about the homicide case of El Taiger and Damián Valdez-Galloso’s trial
Why has the trial against Damián Valdez-Galloso postponed for the murder of El Taiger?
The Miami-Dade Prosecutor requested a 60-day extension To start the trial, arguing that they are not yet prepared and continue to share information about the details of the case. The new cutting date is July 7, although it could change.
What charges does Damián Valdez-Galloso face?
Damián Valdez-Galloso faces first-degree murder positions, manipulation of evidence and possession of firearms For a convict criminal. These charges have been high due to the seriousness of the facts and could lead to severe sentences, including life imprisonment.
What is Teresa Padrón’s position on the trial and actions of the Prosecutor’s Office?
Teresa Padrón, exmanoger of El Taiger, has expressed his frustration with the slowness of the judicial process and the lack of clarity of the Prosecutor’s Office. She has been active in demanding justice for the Taiger And he has led a signature campaign to press for an accusation of first -degree murder, showing concern for possible agreements that reduce the severity of the penalty.
What has been the reaction of the community and the followers of El Taiger?
The community and followers of El Taiger have shown strong support in the search for justiceorganizing signatures requests and attending judicial audiences to show their discontent with the slowness of the process. This mobilization reflects the impact of the reggaeton on his community and Cuban urban music.
