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Marianne Gonzaga’s Detention Videos Draw Backlash as Valentina Gilabert Shares ICU Ordeal

Her description of structured programs in a youth facility revived questions about Mexico’s rehabilitation‑focused juvenile system.

Overview

  • Marianne Gonzaga posted clips describing life at the SEMA youth center, citing weekly therapy, classes in music, English and cooking, sports including boxing, and a 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. routine.
  • Viewers criticized the tone of her account and questioned perceived privileges for a serious violent offense, contrasting it with the victim’s critical condition after the attack.
  • Gonzaga was released on July 23 under a procedimiento abreviado, remains under court‑imposed conditions, and has a sentence of two years, eight months and 19 days still in force.
  • Valentina Gilabert published testimony and photos detailing eight days in intensive care, five in an induced coma due to a tracheal injury, and lasting effects such as neuropathic pain and limited hand mobility.
  • Gilabert said one trial tied to the case has been resolved and that proceedings against alleged accomplices are pending, noting she granted personal forgiveness but not legal forgiveness.