John Kelvin He left the Lurigancho prison on October 25 after the Judiciary ruled in his favor after an appeal filed by his lawyer. The singer, initially sentenced to 21 years in prison for sexual violence and assault against Dalia Durán, remained in jail for just over a year.
The former member of Group 5 was acquitted last Friday the 21st in a private hearing. At the reading of the verdict, details were given about the revocation of the sentence and the prompt release from prison.
Arguments that led to his release
The legal defense of John Kelvin was based on the insufficient evidence in the crime of rape, arguing the lack of conclusive data that reveals the intentional participation of the accused.
In addition, reasonable doubt was invoked, since evidence of the same legal weight as that shown by the Prosecutor’s Office was presented.
“There is all the evidence that indicates that they did not act in the first instance, such as the medical examiner on the part (…) He can go free because the procedure is internal, between the Judicial Power and the INPE,” said the lawyer. John Farge.
Dalia Durán speaks out
The model Dalia Durán broke her silence and spoke about the decision made by the Judiciary regarding her aggressor, John Kelvin. Faced with this, the singer launched a forceful message.
“I hope you don’t forget this opportunity that God and life are giving you again and you know how to take advantage of it in the best way,” he said.
Likewise, he asked that he not be victimized. “Here there is nothing to celebrate, here he is not the victim of anything. I am going to be very cautious, I am going to wait to hear it, but I am not going to allow any ridicule either, ”she sentenced.
Crimes for which John Kelvin went to jail
Dalia Durán accused him in 2021 of physical, psychological and sexual violence. According to the Cuban on “Magaly TV, the firm.”
In the images that were presented, it was seen how the police intervened and transferred them to the police station.
Condemns John Kelvin
After a long investigation, in May 2022, John Kelvin he was sentenced to 21 years in prison. It should be noted that, since July 2021, the singer was serving preventive detention.
The deputy prosecutor Reynaldo Junior Elías Cantafio managed to impose a civil compensation of S / 10,000 in favor of the Cuban Dalia Durán.
Help channels
If you have been or know someone who has been affected or involved in acts of family or sexual violence, you can contact the line 100 of Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populationswhich has a team specialized in “providing information, orientation and emotional support”.
Besides, the line 100 It has the power to refer the most serious cases of family or sexual violence to the Women’s Emergency Centers or to the Urgent Care Service. This service attends the 24 hoursevery day of the year (including holidays).
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