In a video posted on social networks, Ricardo Orrego spoke for the first time about the investigation against him and the recent charging hearing for crimes of alleged sexual harassment and violent sexual act, related to events that occurred between 2012 and 2024.
In his statements, He stated that he decided to address his followers After seven months of silence, several proceedings related to the case once advanced.
“This pause was not fortuitous, It was a conscious decision to act with the utmost prudence and with absolute respect for the judicial process that is taking its course (…) I cannot deny that the impact on our lives has been strong“he pointed out.
Ricardo Orrego Photo:Ricardo Orrego
Statements by Ricardo Orrego after accusation hearing
Ricardo Orrego’s defense had already spoken out on several occasions regarding the case of the complaints against him; however, the journalist had not delivered his official statements.
This Monday, October 19, He did it through his official account on Instagram, where he stated that “the situation has disturbed the tranquility of your homehas meant the end of a cycle in his work and has put his professional reputation to the test.
In that sense, he stated that His priority has been and will be his family.Well, his wife and children they have stayed together “in the face of uncertainty.”
“In the midst of this storm, My biggest priority has been and will be my family. (…) Them I apologize for the pain that this situation has caused them,” he said.
Ricardo Orrego He assured that his family is the reason why “is showing his face” in the face of the accusations against him and noted that “will not use their social networks nor the media to debate versions, dispute statements or refer to specific people”.
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Regarding his defense, he maintained that will be carried out strictly where appropriate“in the judicial courts.” Furthermore, he explained that from the first moment “was at the disposal of the authorities and will continue to do so whenever required.”
“I completely understand that this case generates special attention,” he said.
Following this, he maintained that the behaviors being investigated involve “extremely delicate issues of society and, rightly, require that they be taken with the utmost seriousness“. Therefore, he asked that the facts be “evaluated with all responsibility, objectivity and strict adherence to the law.” so that the truth prevails“.
Finally, The journalist thanked the people who accompanied him “with a prayer, a word of encouragement or from prudent respect.”
“I face the future with full confidence in the work of justice and in my defense team (…) I maintain firmness, tranquility and conviction necessary to overcome this chapter,” he said.
Judge charged Ricardo Orrego with crimes. Photo:iStock
Official statement from the Prosecutor’s Office regarding the indictment hearing
The entity stated that five women who worked or had a working relationship with the journalist Ricardo Orrego were identified as alleged victims of “gender-based violence behaviors in the media.”
In the corresponding investigation, the Prosecutor’s Office indicated that the presenter Orrego “would have used his experience and position of power within the company to which he was linked to get closer to the victims“.
Attorney General’s Office. Photo:Jesus Blanquicet. EL TIEMPO Archive
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“A prosecutor from the Special Task Group for the investigation and prosecution of gender-based violence in media environments accused Orrego Arboleda of the crimes of violent sexual act in homogeneous and successive competition, in heterogeneous competition with the crime of sexual harassment in homogeneous and successive competition. The defendant did not accept the charges“reads the official statement.
Luisa Fernanda Gutiérrez Henao
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