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Morena Rial to Spend New Year’s Eve Under Guard in Magdalena Prison

Her case is reported to be awaiting elevation to the Oral Tribunal, with her lawyers seeking house arrest.

Overview

  • Authorities at Unit 51 will keep Rial isolated from other inmates on December 31 with only a guard present and no family visits.
  • Inside the facility she performs administrative tasks, including classifying library books and logging admissions on a split schedule around 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Rial was transferred to the Magdalena prison about three months ago after failing judicial requirements tied to alleged home robberies in Villa Adelina.
  • Lawyer Alejandro Cipolla said the case file is waiting to be elevated to the Oral Tribunal, as the defense continues to pursue home detention.
  • Entertainment programs reported she requested ice to ease anxiety and described a difficult Christmas, accounts that Rial has publicly disputed.