The boxer Gustavo “Cuban Assassin” Trujillo publicly declared that he has achieved a legal victory against the influencer Alexander Otaola, in a judicial process that took place in a court in the Miami District.
“Otaola lost the lawsuit in court. (...) The worst thing he did was get involved with Trujillo. I am Elegguá every day, and the most beautiful thing is that now I am stepping up to the plate,” Trujillo stated on Wednesday, warning the communicator to get ready for the next legal battle, as Trujillo has an active lawsuit against the Cuban presenter.
On his part, Otaola did not take long to react to the court ruling. During the airing of his show Hola Otaola on June 11, he explained that the lawsuit has been dismissed by the judge due to issues with the translation of the evidence presented.
"The case has been closed by a judge in the District of Miami. Evidence was submitted that was not translated, and the judge requested it be reviewed. My lawyers requested an extension, but now the judge has determined that the case will be closed permanently and without the possibility of being reopened. We respect this decision, but we are going to appeal. We will take this case to trial by jury if necessary," Otaola stated.
The origins of the conflict: A group lawsuit
This legal dispute dates back to late 2024, when Alexander Otaola announced a series of lawsuits during an episode of his show El Mañanero, accompanied by his lawyers from the VPP Law Firm.
On that occasion, the Cuban influencer revealed a list of those accused of alleged defamation, which included Gustavo Trujillo, content creator Yolanda Capote (from Analogías de Lola), the YouTuber known as Toscano, and Clara Cabrera.
Otaola stated that all the complaints were related to accusations of defamation and the impact on his sponsors. He said he had enough evidence to support his claims, but did not provide specific details, although he did assure that more similar cases would follow.
The case of the class action lawsuit appears to have been the first one dismissed by the court, now opening a new phase in this confrontation, where boxer Gustavo Trujillo will feel like the plaintiff against Otaola.
Frequently Asked Questions about the legal dispute between Gustavo Trujillo and Alexander Otaola
What was the outcome of the trial between Gustavo Trujillo and Alexander Otaola?
Gustavo Trujillo declared that he has won the lawsuit against Alexander Otaola in a court in the District of Miami. Although Otaola claims that the case was closed due to issues with the translation of the evidence, Trujillo sees it as a legal victory. Otaola plans to appeal, but for now, the case has been definitively closed.
What prompted Alexander Otaola's lawsuit against Gustavo Trujillo?
The lawsuit by Alexander Otaola against Gustavo Trujillo originated in late 2024, when Otaola, accompanied by his law firm, filed defamation charges against several individuals. Trujillo was accused alongside other content creators of damaging Otaola's reputation and sponsors. The accusations focused on alleged defamatory comments directed at the influencer.
How has Otaola reacted to the judicial decision?
Otaola has expressed his intention to appeal the decision, arguing that the lawsuit was closed due to issues with the translation of evidence. He stated that he will take the case to trial by jury if necessary, demonstrating his determination to continue with the legal process.
What actions does Gustavo Trujillo plan to take after the court ruling?
After the resolution of the trial, Gustavo Trujillo has announced that he has an active lawsuit against Alexander Otaola, indicating that he is ready to take the legal conflict to a new stage where he considers himself the plaintiff. Furthermore, Trujillo has expressed disappointment with the Cuban exile community and his intention to focus solely on his boxing career.
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