Alejandra Quintos Martínez has confirmed that a legal case regarding sexual abuse charges against Gabriel Zapata remains active. According to Quintos Martínez, her daughter, Dafne Zapata Quintos, was prepared to testify in court but was unable to do so because a representative from the DIF did not arrive to provide the required psychological accompaniment for the minor.
Status of the Legal Proceedings in Ciudad Mante
The judicial process, which was reactivated five months ago, is currently centered in Ciudad Mante. Alejandra Quintos Martínez reported that she and the accused, Gabriel Zapata, are scheduled for a court appearance on August 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. This hearing is set to take place at the Sala de Juicios Orales del Tribunal Unitario de Enjuiciamiento, located at the Centro Integral de Justicia on the Mante-Valles highway, kilometer 6.9.
Documentation for this proceeding includes a formal summons issued by Arnaldo Pérez Coronado, an agent of the Ministerio Público attached to the Unidad General de Investigación number 2. While an initial hearing began last Friday, it was postponed until the following week at the request of the father of Dafne.
Did You Know? Alejandra Quintos Martínez stated that she sought independent psychological support for her daughter, Dafne Zapata Quintos, for three months prior to the scheduled court date to prepare for the testimony process.
Background and Procedural Challenges
The case has involved significant procedural developments regarding the defendant’s detention status. Quintos Martínez indicated that Gabriel Zapata previously spent two years in preventive detention. Following that period, he secured his release through amparos filed across different states.
Regarding the daughter’s participation, the mother noted that Dafne had previously attended hearings, but the testimony was hindered by the absence of mandatory psychological support. A psychologist must be present to accompany a minor during testimony. Because this requirement was not met, the child was removed from the isolated room where she had been waiting to testify against her father.
Future Outlook
The legal process is expected to continue with the upcoming hearing in Ciudad Mante. The validity of the ongoing investigation remains tied to the established court calendar and the pending appearances of the involved parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the legal case?
The case is active and ongoing, with a scheduled hearing for August 7, 2026, in Ciudad Mante.
Why was the recent hearing postponed?
The hearing that began last Friday was delayed until the following week at the request of the father of Dafne.
What prevented the minor from testifying in previous sessions?
According to Alejandra Quintos Martínez, the testimony could not proceed because the required psychologist from the DIF failed to arrive at the court to accompany the minor.
How will the presence of mandatory psychological support affect the timeline of these proceedings?
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