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Judge Rejects House Arrest for Morena Rial as Defense Moves to Seek Prison Transfer

The decision halts plans to move her to a monitored home in San Justo.

Overview

  • The tribunal rejected the socioenvironmental report presented by the defense, delaying the hearing that would have decided on home detention with an electronic monitor.
  • Defense attorney Alejandro Cipolla said he will file to transfer Rial to a closer prison, arguing the current distance hinders legal access and family visits.
  • Rial remains in Unit 51 in Magdalena under investigation for aggravated burglary linked to a January incident, after a prior release was revoked for repeated rule violations.
  • Since entering the facility she has been kept in the isolation area known as “buzones,” and she recently marked her first Mother’s Day in custody with a video call to her son.
  • Her Instagram accounts were shut down, cutting off sponsorship income that had supported her financially.