Yendry Quirós’s statement proved crucial to her conviction, judge explains

Yendry Quirós’s own statement became central to the case that led to her conviction for threatening former lawmaker Ariel Robles.

Her defense challenged the admission of a video containing the threats, but the judge said Quirós’s testimony itself was fundamental to the ruling.

Quirós was sentenced to one month in prison. In explaining the decision, the judge stressed that the conviction was not based on Quirós exercising her freedom of expression. It was based on expressions that amounted to a threat.