Influencer Candela Arizaga denied being hit or detained by ex-deputy and union leader Facundo Moyano during a police declaration on Tuesday [1, 2].
The case draws attention to the complexities of domestic violence investigations when medical evidence conflicts with a victim's testimony. The incident occurred inside an apartment in the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires [1].
Arizaga said she was not assaulted by the union leader. "No fui golpeada ni encerrada por el sindicalista," she said [2]. This statement contradicts a medical report that confirmed the presence of a lesion on the influencer [1].
Regarding the physical injury, Arizaga said the lesion was not the result of violence. She attributed the injury to her own condition under the influence of substances [1, 2]. She further clarified the situation regarding Moyano's involvement, stating, "Moyano no le pegó y no le hizo nada" [1].
The investigation focuses on whether the injury was an accident or a result of a crime. Police reports indicate that the influencer maintained she was neither beaten nor locked up by Moyano during the encounter [2].
Authorities are continuing to review the medical findings alongside the statements provided by both parties. The case remains an active investigation as officials determine the origin of the physical evidence found during the medical examination [1].
“"No fui golpeada ni encerrada por el sindicalista."”
This case highlights a common legal challenge in assault investigations where physical evidence of injury exists but the complainant denies a crime occurred. By attributing the injury to substance use, the influencer provides an alternative explanation that may complicate the prosecution's ability to establish a causal link between the suspect's actions and the physical trauma.
