The soccer player from Peñarol Walter Gargano, one of those investigated by the aurinegra party on March 8, assured that he was denounced for crimes that he “never” committed, as he assured this Friday in a statement. He said that he will collaborate with the Justice during the investigation “for the sake of bringing the truth to light”.
“I have been criminally denounced for crimes that plain and simple I did not commit”wrote.
“Understand that I was reported for a criminal act that is very serious and that there are people who may be suffering from it, so any distorted message can inhibit victims from making the complaint,” he added in the letter.
Gargano testified before the Specialized Family judge Lilián Elhorriburu this Thursday, and after the hearing he is prohibited – like Lucas Viatri – from approaching and communicating with the two complainants, until December 30, 2022.
as he knew The Observerwhen declaring the women reiterated what they pointed out in the complaint, that the players organized a party with prostitutes and when one of them wanted to record what was happening, Viatri “abused” her and Gargano threatened her to stop recording the scene.
Meanwhile, the Justice will seek determine the physical or psychological damage suffered by the victimsfor which he ordered this Thursday the realization of psychological skills the players involved and the complainants. It will also evaluate the situation of danger or risk and the social environment, in the event of an eventual need for electronic anklets.
Gargano, Viatri and Agustín Canobbio (who now lives abroad) were denounced for gender-based violence and harassment, after a private party that members of the club held in a party room. The complaint was made known this Tuesday, and Viatri and Gargano testified in court 48 hours later. They were summoned to testify at the Specialized Family Court in the Aguada neighborhood (Montevideo), where they both arrived in a taxi and appeared wearing hats and masks to cover their faces.
At the hearing they related their version of the events without any surprises, under the recommendation of their lawyer, Homero Méndez. They agreed with the restriction measures and understood them necessary.
