The professional wrestler Alberto del Rioknown as “The Pattern”was arrested on Monday, April 6, in the Lomas del Tec subdivision, in the capital of San Luis Potosí, after being accused of an alleged physical and verbal aggression against his romantic partner.
The woman, who presented injuries to face and armsmade a call to 911 to request help. Elements of the State Civil Guard They arrived at the scene at the time the attack occurred and found the victim with signs of violencewhich led to the immediate arrest of the fighter.
Later, the former champion of WWE was transferred before the Traditional State Prosecutor’s Office (FGE) of San Luis Potosíwhere your legal situation will be defined.
🚨 ALBERTO DEL RÍO IS ARRESTED!
The former WWE wrestler was captured in San Luis Potosí after a complaint for alleged domestic violence. Elements of the Civil Guard made the arrest after a report to C5. 🛡️⚖️ pic.twitter.com/4T1gQ043Dy
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What sanction could Alberto del Río face?
According to the State Penal Code, the crime of acquainted violence contemplates penalties of one to seven years in prisonin addition to economic sanctions ranging from 20 to 700 days of UMAthat is, between $132 and $4,615 dollars, regardless of the severity of the injuries.
This crime applies in cases of aggression against spouses or partners, including different types of violence such as physical, emotional, psychological, economic, patrimonial and sexual.
However, the trusty outlook could worsen for Alberto del Riosince he could also be investigated for the crime of Injuries Committed Against Women Due to Their Genderwhich contemplates penalties of 8 to 20 years in prison and fines 400 to 700 days of UMAequivalent to $2,637 and $4,615 dollars.
This crime is configured when there are prior threats, systematic violence or degrading injurieswhich could considerably increase the penalty.
Alberto Rodriguezbetter known as Alberto del Rio either “The Pattern”is one of the most recognized names in the recent history of the professional wrestling.
Born on May 25, 1977 in San Luis Potosí, the Forty eight-year-old fighter has had an outstanding career at the international level, including his time in WWEwhere he managed to consolidate himself as world champion multiple times.
Before his foray into wrestling, he stood out in Greco-Roman wrestlingdiscipline in which he achieved important achievements:
- Third place at the 1997 World Junior Championships
- Three golds in the Central American and Caribbean Games
- Medal in Pan American Games
It debuted in 2000 as Two Faces Jr.following the acquainted tradition, since it is the son of legend Two Faces and brother of The Son of Two Faces.
He also had a stint in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)where he even faced figures like Mirko Cro Cop.
Controversies and background of “El Patrón”
The career of Alberto del Rio It has also been marked by various scandals outside the ring.
In 2016 he had a high-profile relationship with the fighter Paigewith whom he even got engaged.
In 2020 he was arrested in the United States following an accusation of sexual assaultalthough he was later acquitted of the charges.
Furthermore, in Mexico he faced a sports sanction after an incident in Triple Awhere he was suspended after attacking a fan during a performance.
The trusty process will continue in the coming days, while authorities determine if the fighter will face more serious charges under current legislation in San Luis Potosi.
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