After the war
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At a glance
- Former reality TV personality Fran Maira is speaking out amid accusations from the family of a motorcyclist she hit in February.
- The victim's family is seeking 500 million pesos in compensation, citing the motorcyclist's uncertain future and need for permanent care.
- Maira states she and her family have received death threats and hateful messages due to misinformation, asserting her full cooperation with the ongoing judicial investigation.
Former reality television star Fran Maira has broken her silence regarding a complex legal situation involving a February incident where she struck a motorcyclist. The family of the victim, Mayerson Zapata, has leveled serious accusations against Maira, demanding a substantial compensation of 500 million pesos.
We have received an incredible amount of death threats and constant hate messages due to the lack of correct information.
Luis Zapata Jaramillo, the victim's father, explained the rationale behind the significant sum. He stated that 250 million pesos are intended for Mayerson due to his uncertain future and potential inability to work again. An additional 250 million pesos are requested for the person who will provide Mayerson with permanent care, highlighting his critical condition. Marรญa Zapata, Mayerson's mother, emphasized that while her son's life is invaluable, his ongoing needs and existing debts require financial support, which they have not received from Maira's side.
There is a judicial process underway, an investigation in which I have been 100% present.
In response, Maira addressed the situation on the program 'Hay que decirlo,' describing it as 'deeply delicate.' She revealed that she and her family have been inundated with 'an incredible amount of death threats and constant hate messages' stemming from what she calls 'incorrect information.' Maira stressed that a judicial investigation is underway, in which she has been '100% present' and has 'no reason to hide.' She expressed regret over the public nature of the situation and the accusations being made.
I have no reason to hide, but things are not like that and I regret that this is happening.
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