Jonathan Sarmiento Crying known in the artistic field as John Kelvin, was released due to the absence of his ex-partner, Glenda Rodríguez, at the Gesell chamber hearing. The young woman had denounced the singer last Friday for physical assault; However, by not appearing to give his testimony, the singer’s defense reported that this absence was considered sufficient reason for his release.
After John Kelvin’s lawyer alleged that the singer was “a victim” of the “mutual attacks” that occurred between Glenda Rodríguez and him, we contacted Liz Mendez director of the Center for Peruvian Woman Flora Tristan to know your position on this topic that affects so many violated women in our country.
John Kelvin is no victim, he is an aggressor
The Republic communicated Liz Mendez who emphasized the critical situation that our country is experiencing regarding violence against women and how cases like that of John Kelvin, only make victims feel more defenseless.
“The term ‘mutual aggression’ does not exist, it is not classified, but unfortunately it is something that lawyers usually use to benefit the aggressor,” declared the director of the Center for Peruvian Woman Flora Tristan . “The MIMP provided more than 67,000 services in 2024 through the Women’s Emergency Centers, in addition, until August of this year, we had 118 femicides in Peru… This case (that of John Kelvin) is proof of everything that should not be done. Furthermore, in what position does it leave us, knowing now that there is a proven aggressor free on the streets,” he said.
Help channels
If you are or know someone who has been affected or involved in acts of family or sexual violence, contact Line 100 of the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations for free, which has a team specialized in “providing information, guidance and emotional support.”
In addition, Line 100 has the power to refer the most serious cases of family or sexual violence to the Women’s Emergency Centers or the Urgent Care Service. This service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year (including holidays).
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