Pamela Pombo accuses Patricio Albacete of abuse and attempted murder | OneFootball

In a court filing that has shaken the sports world, model Pamela Pombo filed criminal charges against former Los Pumas player Patricio Albacete for attempted homicide and gender-based violence. The complaint, filed on April 24, includes recordings documenting episodes of physical violence in the home they both shared.

The reported incidents

The footage submitted in the case shows Albacete hitting the woman, throwing her to the floor, and suffocating her while hurling insults at her. According to the victim’s account, the level of aggression escalated after a series of arguments triggered by the former rugby player’s alleged infidelities.

“The violence escalated a lot—I thought I was going to die,” Pombo said in comments to television media after making public the situation she had been going through. The conflict is said to have worsened starting in August 2024, reaching a critical point months after the couple’s wedding.

Pombo explained that, despite her attempts to leave the home because of the abuse, Albacete systematically prevented her from doing so. “I’ve been living on alert for seven months, not eating properly, not sleeping,” the model confessed regarding her current emotional health.

Judicial measures and protection

Given the seriousness of the events, attorney Ivana Lorena Crea confirmed that the court issued an urgent precautionary measure against the former national team member. The order requires Albacete to leave the family home for an initial period of 90 days.

Likewise, a restraining order was put in place and the complainant was given a panic button device. The lawyer stressed that the events seriously compromised her client’s physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.

So far, Patricio Albacete has made no public statements or issued any official response regarding the accusation against him. The judicial case is still ongoing under a charge that could lead to severe penalties given the classification of attempted homicide.

Background of the couple

The couple had married in a civil ceremony in December 2023 and held a lavish celebration in the town of Pilar months later. However, their cohabitation quickly deteriorated, leading to a formal separation in January of this year.

The victim said she even tried to maintain the relationship through couples therapy, but that fear and frustration ultimately prevailed. Pombo is currently receiving legal and psychological support to face the criminal proceedings.

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