Overview
- Television programs and news outlets on Monday published chat excerpts between students and the victim that include apologies, questions about the victim’s condition, and at least one message that appears to partially admit involvement.
- The victim’s new lawyer, Juan Peña, says he has identified three adolescents he alleges were directly involved and will present evidence and testimony to the court.
- A family member told Punto Final that a ‘pact’ among students is blocking clear identification of who acted, which authorities will need to probe to resolve conflicting accounts.
- Relatives reported a new assault inside the Centro de Rehabilitación Maranguita against a detained student and described it as possible retaliation, raising urgent concerns about detainee safety at the juvenile facility.
- The audiencia remains open and is scheduled to continue on October 15 with expected testimony from four released students and a minor witness, and officials must corroborate the chats and claims under Peru’s protections for minors.