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Morena Rial Returned to Custody at Magdalena Prison After Release Revoked

Her defense is seeking house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor.

Overview

  • Rial is held at Unidad Penitenciaria N°51 in Magdalena after a court rescinded her earlier excarceration for failing to meet monitoring conditions.
  • Investigators allege she took part in organized home robberies and she faces two separate criminal cases.
  • Her lawyers say she is under psychological and psychiatric follow-up in the prison following initial evaluations.
  • Reports about a hunger strike conflict, with attorney Alejandro Cipolla publicly stating she is not on one after earlier claims she was refusing food.
  • Her legal team is preparing a bid for home detention, and her social media continues to post paid promotions managed by a community manager.