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FGJEM Launches Probe After Viral Padel Court Attack by Entrepreneur

The instructor’s formal complaint, detailing severe injuries alongside death threats, has intensified scrutiny of private security at sports venues.

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Overview

  • The FGJEM opened a formal investigation into Germán Mondragón, his son, wife and armed escorts for the July 19 assault on instructor Israel Morales Hernández at Alfa Pádel.
  • Viral video shows Mondragón shouting “¡Lo voy a matar!” as he, at least three armed guards, his son and wife beat the instructor over a disputed serve.
  • Morales Hernández filed a complaint and testified that his injuries will keep him from teaching for up to two months and that he fears for his life after receiving death threats.
  • No arrests have been made as prosecutors collect witness statements and evidence, prompting calls for greater accountability over private security in recreational sports.
  • Alfa Pádel and Golden Point have both issued statements distancing themselves from Mondragón, underscoring broader concerns about safety protocols and power imbalances in emerging padel clubs.