Journalist who accused ex-Vélez players of rape attempts suicide | OneFootball

A maintenance worker who was present at the scene managed to prevent her fall and assist her. Her case had been brought to light since March 2024, but so far there have been no concrete developments in the judicial jurisdiction.

Complaint, accused, and progress of the judicial process

The complaint was initially filed in March 2024, when the journalist, who was 24 years old at the time according to her first statement, claimed to have been the victim of a gang rape by former players Sebastián Sosa, Braian Cufré, Abiel Osorio, and José Florentín.

According to her account, it all began after a match between Atlético Tucumán and Vélez, when Sosa allegedly contacted the woman via Instagram. Later, he asked her to meet at a hotel, where she agreed to go up. In her account, sexual assaults without her consent took place in room 407 of the hotel.

In statements that were included in the case file, the journalist indicated that the accused had allegedly provided drinks that dulled her will and proceeded to sexually assault her, even when she tried to resist.

One of the former players accused, José Florentín, responded days ago with a counter-accusation against her for false testimony. He also claimed that external actors (a national deputy and lawyers) had orchestrated a “plan” to maintain the media complaint against him.

The young woman's defense argues that this counter-complaint is a “mirror complaint,” intended to divert attention from the main accusation.

The case is in the hands of prosecutor Adriana Reinoso Cuello. So far, the case file has not been sent to trial. The accused remain free and continue with their sports activities, after Vélez terminated their contracts following the initial complaint.

Although the testimonies of the complainant and excerpts from private chats between her and some of the accused exist as pieces of evidence, there are no definitive rulings or trial dates on record.

The suicide attempt and emotional state

On the morning of September 30, there was a dramatic episode: the journalist went up to a rooftop intending to throw herself into the void. A maintenance worker who was nearby intervened and prevented a fatal outcome.

After the incident, she remains under psychological treatment.

The context surrounding the attempt is directly related to the emotional pressure stemming from a case that shows no significant progress. More than a year after the process began, not even a trial date has been set, which has generated criticism over the judicial delay.

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