Chivís Martínez for Borderland Beat
The son of Michoacán's former governor, Fausto Vallejo, has been arrested. Rodrigo Vallejo Mora, aka "El Gerber" was arrested today on charges of concealing a crime [cover-up] in connection with the recently surfaced video depicting him at a meeting with Servando Gomez 'La Tuta', leader of the Los Caballeros Templarios.
The attorney general reported that Vallejo Mora refused to testify about the video, or answers questions about same.
Vallejo Mora was subpoenaed to give testimony, but "refused to declare the social requirements regarding the investigation of crimes and the prosecution of offenders," said the prosecution in a brief statement.
The lack of cooperation by Vallejo Mora resulting in his charges, the legal status will now be decided by a district judge.
The prosecutor stressed that the case regarding "other crimes" is still ongoing.
Even if the video does not present any criminal activities, sources within the PGR said that they have other recordings and testimonies which could be used against Vallejo Mora.
He was transferred to Almoloya de Juárez Prison, in the State of México
Even if the video does not present any criminal activities, sources within the PGR said that they have other recordings and testimonies which could be used against Vallejo Mora.
He was transferred to Almoloya de Juárez Prison, in the State of México
"Gerber" may have not wanted to speak about the video to the PGR agency, but he was not shy about speaking with the press. His contention to the press, in interviews, was that a convoy of 40-50 trucks kidnapped him and forced him to the meeting. In the video however he appears relaxed, knows surrounding people by name, jokes with La Tuta while drinking a Tecate.
For his part, the former governor wrote on social networks, a contradictory message that his son was taken against his will, but if found he went willingly and attended the meeting by choice, he should be punished according to the law.
"Tuta videos" have been the downfall of other senior politicos, including former governor of Michoacán, the now incarcerated Jesus Reyna, among other officials.
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| Cereso Santiaguito, in Almoloya de Juárez, México State |