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La Cotorrisa Retains Guillermo Pous, Alleges Extortion in Press Dispute

The legal team plans a criminal complaint over an alleged attempt to trade dropping a prior case for a payoff.

Overview

  • La Cotorrisa hosts José Luis García Slobotzky and Ricardo Pérez hired attorney Guillermo Pous after a backlash tied to the #PrensaDigna campaign.
  • Pous alleges an extortion attempt linked to an existing complaint against the comedians and says the matter will be pursued as a criminal case.
  • The attorneys argue the social‑media campaign disseminated false or misleading claims that damaged the hosts’ honor, reputation and professional standing.
  • Pous confirmed the pair are already facing a filed complaint, which RÉCORD reports stems from a September accusation of sexual harassment presented to Mexico City prosecutors.
  • The defense says no lawsuits will target journalists over their coverage and calls for an end to attacks while the legal process plays out.