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Bryan Torres Faces Attempted-Femicide Complaint After Viral Assault Video

Prosecutors are expected to summon Lobatón to testify following her mother's attempted femicide filing.

Overview

  • Melissa Klug says she filed a formal complaint against Torres, and the case now awaits a Fiscalía citation for Samahara Lobatón to give her statement.
  • Klug reports she removed her daughter and grandchildren from the apartment shared with Torres, and family posts indicate the youngest child is staying with relatives.
  • Amor y Fuego broadcast footage that appears to show Torres striking Lobatón and trying to asphyxiate her, triggering institutional attention and public outcry.
  • Torres reappeared in a video performing with Barrio Fino and looking upbeat, prompting criticism online as the group keeps him in its lineup and fans call for boycotts.
  • Ex-partner Paola Ampuero alleges prior abuse and says her 2023 case is headed to a January 26 hearing at which prison will be requested.