Antonio Tejado is about to face a crucial moment in his life. This Friday at 10:00 a.m., he is scheduled to appear before the judge to testify about his alleged participation in the robbery with violence and intimidation that occurred at the residence of his aunt, the famous singer María del Monte. . He is accused of being the "brain" behind the assault carried out by a group of hooded individuals, known as 'operation Abgena'.
Tejado, who was arrested on February 11 and has remained in jail without bail, chose not to answer the authorities' questions during his arrest. That is why there is a lot of expectation on this Friday, since a similar strategy could follow, including the refusal to respond to the singer's lawyer.
In addition, he decided not to allow questions from the prosecution lawyer, indicating a firm stance in his defense. According to sources close to Semana magazine, he is expected to declare his innocence and that his lawyer will request his immediate release. However, it is unlikely that the judge will grant this request before the start of the trial, presumably scheduled for the end of the year.
The testimony offered by María del Monte's assistant to the judge provides details about the night of the robbery, when a group of five hooded individuals broke into the residence and committed the crime. The singer expressed her desire for justice to be done, although she also asked that the presumption of innocence of her nephew be respected.
The robbery at María del Monte's residence took place in the early hours of August 25, when a group of masked individuals entered the home and stole valuable jewelry and a considerable amount of cash. This incident led to the arrest of five people, including Antonio Tejado, who faces accusations of playing a determining role as the "intellectual author" of the assault.
The judge has indicated that Tejado was involved in the planning and execution of the robbery, which resulted in his preventive detention along with the others involved. The hearing on March 15 will be of vital importance for the development of the legal process and to clarify Tejado's true participation in this unfortunate incident.
