In the program
El Diario de Mariana
(América TV, Monday to Friday at 12:30) they showed images of
Cacho Garay
, who is imprisoned in a prison in the province of Mendoza following a complaint made by his wife Verónica Macías.
The renowned comedian is detained for the crime of aggravated threats, illegal possession of a firearm for civilian use, sexual abuse with carnal access, aggravated deprivation of liberty and disobedience to a court order.
In the series hosted by Mariana Fabbiani they shared images of the comedian and talked about his
delicate state of health.
According to reports,
Garay lost more than 20 kilos and has problems walking.
The comedian entered the penitentiary with 102 kilos and
is now below 80 kilos.
"He has prostate cancer, cardiological, neurological, traumatological and visual problems.
He lost 80% of his vision. They even say he eats little...", stated journalist Mariano Yezze.
Cacho Garay is detained in the San Felipe prison, in Mendoza.
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And the journalist Martín Candalaft added about the comedian's detention situation: "Garay is in the San Felipe prison, in Mendoza. He is housed in pavilion 1A, which has capacity for 80 people, but there are 160 housed. There is prison overcrowding. And
"They house six people in their cell, but there are three beds. Three on the floor, three on the bed, they take turns."
For this reason, Garay's lawyer, Daniel Romero, requested that his client be able to serve house arrest.
"They want him to be evaluated by doctors. It is part of a strategy, to see his poor condition," added Candalaft.
"His health is very bad.
His teammates give him a bed to sleep in and he gives motivational talks to young people," Yezze added.
Garay was under house arrest, but in July 2023, Judge Federico Martínez revoked the benefit because Garay's ex-partner received a phone call and during it only ambient sound was heard, so the situation was interpreted as intimidation. towards the woman.
After the complaint was filed, it was proven that the communication was made from the comedian's sister's house.
The prosecutor's office understood that by this action Garay violated the prohibition of approach that the Justice imposed on him and charged him with disobedience.
D.D.