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Judge Keeps Lex Ashton in Pretrial Detention, Denies Transfer to Psychiatric Facility

The ruling maintains his custody at Reclusorio Oriente on the grounds that he poses a danger to the community.

Overview

  • Following a defense-filed amparo, the court converted his status from automatic pretrial detention to judge-justified detention but left him incarcerated.
  • The defense sought to move him to CEVAREPSI based on mental-health evaluations, but the request was rejected.
  • He faces charges of aggravated homicide and attempted homicide for the September 22 attack at UNAM’s CCH Sur that left a student dead and others injured.
  • Prosecutors argued he presents a risk to society, and the judge declined to impose a less restrictive measure.
  • Authorities continue to investigate the incident, including the reported use of a scythe and other evidence.