Overview
- After a Nov. 18–19 hearing, a federal judge refused to open a criminal case against Nodal and his parents over alleged document falsification.
- Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office said the ruling does not exonerate the family and that the criminal procedure remains open pending the civil case.
- Proceso reported that Universal Music’s legal team will appeal the decision.
- The marathon session at the Reclusorio Oriente lasted more than 17 hours and included an overnight recess before the resolution was announced.
- The civil fight over rights to Nodal’s early recordings continues, with Universal alleging 32–33 falsified contracts and Nodal asserting no evidence of forgery exists.