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Ex-Referee 'Chiquimarco' Detained on Domestic Violence Suspicion, In-Person Hearing Set for Nov. 18

A prior amparo obliges him to attend the session in person.

Overview

  • RÉCORD reports that Marco Antonio Rodríguez, known as “Chiquimarco,” was detained on the morning of Nov. 16 over an alleged domestic violence offense.
  • A court document cited by RÉCORD confirms the case’s advancement and the scheduling of a hearing for Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 12:30 p.m.
  • The judge ordered physical attendance for this hearing rather than videoconference based on an earlier amparo.
  • Proceso recounts that the case traces to an Aug. 1, 2022 incident, after which a complaint was filed with Mexico City prosecutors and a judge later linked him to process with no-contact measures.
  • Rodríguez is a former Liga MX referee who officiated at the 2006, 2010, and 2014 FIFA World Cups.