Morena Rial denied conditional release, remains under house arrest

A judge has denied Morena Rial's bid for conditional release, ruling that she must continue her house arrest. Rial, the daughter of prominent TV journalist Jorge Rial, is serving a three-year sentence for her role in robberies in Villa Adelina and Castelar.

Judge María Coelho of San Isidro's Oral Criminal Court No. 7 stated that while Rial meets the time requirement for conditional release, she has failed to adhere to the conditions of her house arrest. The judge specifically pointed to Rial's "unjustified non-compliance" with prohibitions on posting content on social media.

Coelho's ruling noted that Rial, 27, published posts on Instagram on April 29 and May 4 that allegedly incited violence and social conspiracy regarding a friend's death. Despite explanations and assurances from her guardians, further violations occurred. Most recently, Rial allegedly posted content inviting people to place bets, which the judge deemed another breach of her conditions.

The judge expressed doubt that Rial would comply with any conditions set for conditional release, given her past behavior. Rial was initially granted house arrest on March 11, with conditions including restrictions on social media access, to care for her child under five years old.