By Reinaldo Oliveros
02 Dec 2024, 22:16 PM EST
Jesús ‘N’, player for the Diablos Rojos del México in the Mexican Baseball League (LMB) and the Tomateros de Culiacán in the Mexican Pacific League (LMP), was arrested last Sunday in Guadalajara, Jalisco, accused of alleged sexual assault.
The news was confirmed by various sources, including ESPN, and has generated a strong impact in the world of national baseball.
Both the Diablos Rojos and the Tomateros have issued statements in which they confirmed that they are aware of the legal situation of Jesús ‘N’, but both clubs have decided not to issue additional comments out of respect for the judicial process and the parties involved.
Los Tomateros de Culiacán stated in their statement:
“Out of respect for the legal process and the parties involved, we will avoid issuing additional comments until the authorities conclude their investigations and official and verifiable information is available. We appreciate your understanding and appeal to respect for the presumption of innocence and the privacy of the people involved.”
Along the same lines, the Red Devils of Mexico highlighted their commitment to transparency, but chose to remain on the sidelines:
“We are aware of this situation and the actions carried out by the authorities on this issue and we will not comment on it, in order to avoid intervening in the investigation process and determination of responsibilities.”
Case details
The incident occurred over the weekend in Guadalajara, Jalisco, while the Tomateros were playing a series against the Charros de Jalisco. According to reports, after his arrest, Jesús ‘N’ was transferred to Mexico City, where he remains in the custody of the authorities.
The news has generated diverse reactions both in fans and in professional baseball circles, and although the presumption of innocence is respected, the case once again puts on the table the importance of addressing situations of this nature in sport firmly and transparently. professional.
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