The answer is no. Chocolate MC has not been transferred to the controversial migrant detention center in Florida, Alligator Alcatraz.
This has been clarified by the journalist from Univision, Javier Díaz, following the circulation of rumors suggesting that the controversial reggaeton artist was at the center that was inaugurated last week.
"The news is false, it is circulating on social media but it is not real. So far, the musician is being held in the Miami-Dade jail and has not been transferred to Alligator Alcatraz," the communicator explained on his social media.
Nevertheless, Díaz did not rule out the possibility that he might eventually be transferred there.
"It could happen, but so far it hasn't. So don't be fooled by unofficial pages," the journalist concluded.
Indeed, the police record of Chocolate reveals that he remains detained in MWDC, that is, at Metro West Detention Center.
Metro West is the largest detention center in the Miami-Dade County correctional system, with the capacity to house up to 3,098 male inmates under maximum, medium, and minimum custody levels.
One month in prison
Chocolate has been in prison for over a month. The reggaeton artist was arrested on June 2, after kidnapping and threatening a fan with a firearm, who was at the mercy of the reggaeton artist for several hours.
On June 5, Chocolate appeared before Judge Mindy S. Glazer in Miami, who determined that he would not be granted bail for violating the conditions of his previous release.
In the hearing, Yosvanis Sierra Hernández -the artist's real name- denied before the judge that he is "crazy," and asserted that he feels "safer in jail."
"Someone on the street is paying to have me killed like they killed El Taiger," he also said. "I don't want a lawyer; even my lawyer is borrowed. They are trying to sell me as if I am crazy," he assured.
Chocolate MC is facing charges of kidnapping and armed robbery, although the gun he used in the incident was fake.
The case adds to a legal history that includes accusations of domestic violence, drug possession, and alleged conspiracy to murder the supposed killer of El Taiger.
This is the fifth case opened in court in Florida for Chocolate and the ninth arrest in eight years.
Alligator Alcatraz, the feared destination
Chocolate has not been transferred yet to Alligator Alcatraz, but there is reggaeton artist Leamsy Izquierdo, known artistically as La Figura, who reported the inhumane conditions he is facing in the immigration detention center in Florida.
Izquierdo was detained there after being arrested on criminal charges and being placed in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Frequently asked questions about the legal situation of Chocolate MC
Is Chocolate MC detained in Alligator Alcatraz?
No, Chocolate MC is not at Alligator Alcatraz. The reggaeton artist is currently detained at the Metro West Detention Center in Miami-Dade. Despite the rumors, he has not been transferred to the immigration detention center in Florida known as Alligator Alcatraz.
Why is Chocolate MC in prison?
Chocolate MC is in prison on multiple charges, including armed kidnapping or aggravated assault and armed robbery. He was arrested after an incident in which he allegedly threatened a fan with a fake gun. Additionally, he has a history of allegations including domestic violence, drug possession, and death threats.
Is there a possibility that Chocolate MC could be deported to Cuba?
There is a possibility that Chocolate MC could be deported to Cuba, but so far it has not been finalized. Despite having a deportation order since 2022, the Cuban government has not accepted him back, which complicates his legal situation in the United States.
What has Chocolate MC stated about his situation in prison?
Chocolate MC has declared that he feels safer in prison than outside, claiming that his life is in danger due to enemies who want to kill him. In hearings, he has expressed distrust towards his legal defense and has denied being "crazy," although he acknowledges that he is not mentally well. He asserts that the threats to his life are real.
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