First statements from William Levy after leaving jail

The Cuban actor William Levy made his first statements this Tuesday after posting bail and being released, following his involvement in an altercation at a restaurant in Weston, Florida.

According to what can be seen in the video shared by Univisión journalist Javier Díaz on social media, William Levy described the incident as a "setback" that was misunderstood.

William Levy explained that he was peacefully sharing when, unexpectedly, a discussion arose among others present. Noticing the tension, he decided to intervene to calm the situation and prevent the conflict from escalating.

Levy stated that he tried to defuse the conflict, but ultimately it was he who was arrested: "Well, in the end, it was me who ended up handcuffed. It was an unfortunate setback."

When asked if he had pushed a restaurant employee, he firmly denied: “No, no, no, no. I was always aware of holding back. I mean, to prevent the situation from escalating.”

He also addressed the rumors suggesting he refused to pay the bill: “No, no, no. That’s not true.”

Regarding how he spent the hours in police custody, Levy downplayed the incident: "Well, normal, normal. I don't know if they were very good, but I did make some good friends."

Levy was arrested this Monday, April 14, in South Florida, accused of several misdemeanors, according to official reports.

After being arrested in the city of Weston by agents of the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), he was taken to the main county jail located in Fort Lauderdale.

Authorities have reported that William Levy faces charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and trespassing, all of which are still pending trial.

According to information revealed by People en Español, Levy was at the Baires Grill restaurant, where he was "spending time with his son's friends' parents."

A source speaking on condition of anonymity told the magazine that Levy "treated them to a round of drinks"; however, when the bill arrived, he refused to pay it.

"I don't know the exact amount, but it was an exorbitant figure," he said, clarifying that the actor had already "paid for a round of drinks for a hundred people."

Before being released, William Levy appeared this Tuesday before a judge in Broward, handcuffed and in prison uniform, to face charges of drunkenness, disturbing the peace, and trespassing.

In the video of the hearing, the judge accepts the bail agreement reached between the prosecution and the defense, and wishes William Levy "good luck."

The amount of the bond set was $250 for each of the charges filed. In total, it would be $500. The actor William Levy was released until the next hearing.

This is not the first time the actor has faced legal issues. A year ago, the police were called to his home multiple times due to domestic disputes during his separation from Elizabeth Gutiérrez.

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