Yosvani Arismín Sierra Hernández appeared this Monday before the Miami-Dade court and Judge Mindy Glazer, after being arrested on Sunday by the county police.
Chocolate MC, as he is known in the artistic world, is currently facing several charges: theft in a hotel room, possession of controlled substances (crack), criminal damage, possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia with intent to consume, as well as written threats of murder and bodily harm, illegal use of a communication device, and another charge of assault outside the county.
In the video of the appearance published by América TeVe, Chocolate MC, defending himself against the accusations before the judge, countered: "How do they mention crack but not the pound of marijuana that was inside the room? There was quite a bit of marijuana and a little piece like this of crack."
Regarding the charge of trespassing, Chocolate added: “I was in my room, and I left my room and hid in another, how trespassing”.
“You entered one of the rooms, damaged the safe, caused damage in the room”, the judge clarified to her about this charge.
During the court appearance, his lawyer, Adolfo Gil, was present, who has previously gotten him out of jail on several occasions.
Although the judge warned him that his statements were being recorded, the reggaeton artist continued speaking: “Let them record, it doesn't matter. The most important thing is for them to talk to Ovi so that Ovi can speak with his boss and get me out of here (...) I'm tired, I'm hungover, take me back to the cell”.
Details of the arrest
The detailed arrest report by Telemundo 51 states that Chocolate MC was arrested "after authorities responded to an emergency concerning an unknown individual who allegedly entered a hotel room by unknown means (...) the officers established contact with the individual who was in room 629 of the Aloft hotel, located at 2524 Lejeune Rd, and he was then arrested for theft.”
Upon verifying the identity of the detained individual, the police identified that there was an arrest warrant against him issued on April 11 of this year in Miami-Dade County "for death threats and serious bodily injuries, for which there was a bail of $12,500."
The report indicates that these threats were made by Chocolate through his social media and directed at Damián Valdéz-Galloso, the man accused of the murder of El Taiger.
“Chocolate MC would have posted several times on Instagram and YouTube that he would pay 20 thousand dollars to whoever kills Valdéz-Galloso”, adds the cited media, and notes that the reggaeton artist threatened Valdez-Galloso in one of his posts by writing: “If the police don’t kill you, we will kill you”.
In another one of his posts, which he later deleted as he often does on his social media, there was a photo of a tattoo on his stomach with the initials ZMF (Zoe Mafia Family), a prison gang that groups people of Caribbean, Haitian, and African American descent.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Legal Issues of Chocolate MC
What charges is Chocolate MC facing in Miami-Dade?
Chocolate MC faces multiple charges in Miami-Dade: burglary of an unoccupied dwelling, possession of crack, criminal damage, possession of drugs and paraphernalia with intent to consume, as well as written threats of murder and bodily harm, illegal use of a communication device, and assault outside the county.
Why hasn't Chocolate MC been deported to Cuba?
Despite his extensive criminal record in the United States, Chocolate MC has not been deported to Cuba, possibly due to complex legal issues and the lack of a final decision from immigration authorities. However, his legal situation remains uncertain, and he could face deportation in the future.
What did Chocolate MC say in his defense before the court?
During his appearance in court, Chocolate MC claimed that there was more marijuana than crack in the room where he was found and questioned the charge of trespassing, explaining that he merely moved from one room to another. Additionally, he expressed disdain for the judge's warnings regarding the recording of his statements.
How has Chocolate MC reacted to the arrest warrants against him?
Chocolate MC has responded to the arrest warrants by mocking the situation on social media, openly challenging the Miami-Dade police and labeling them as corrupt. He has used Instagram to share images and sarcastic comments regarding the efforts to capture him.
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