The Cuban reggaeton artist Chocolate MC once again starred in a comedic episode during his appearance this Monday in the Miami-Dade court, following his arrest at a hotel in Coral Gables on Sunday.
Far from appearing serious or concerned, the artist adopted a carefree and even mocking attitude towards Judge Mindy Glazer, gesturing and responding with colloquial phrases that astonish and even amuse those watching the audience, which was recorded on video.
When the judge informed him that he had a restraining order from the hotel where he was detained, Chocolate reacted: "Why, boss, if I'm not a criminal?", he said as if it were a simple street conversation and not a formal judicial proceeding.
In a moment during the hearing, the artist tried to explain his version of events, emphasizing that he did not commit any serious crime: "I was in my room and I left my room and hid in another, how is that a property invasion?", he questioned incredulously, gesturing widely as he spoke, unconcerned about the formality of the setting.
Beyond downplaying his arrest, Chocolate MC surprised even more by making explicit comments about the substances found at the scene: "How do they report crack but not mention the pound of marijuana that was in the room? There was a lot of marijuana and just a little piece of crack", he stated, measuring the size of the "little piece" with his fingers, unconcerned that everything was being recorded for the audience.
Upon Judge Mindy Glazer's warning that the session was being recorded, Choccolate responded: “Let it be recorded, it doesn’t matter. The most important thing is that they talk to Ovi so that Ovi can speak to his boss and get me out of here.”
At the end of the hearing, the judge imposed a bail for each charge, resulting in a total of over $7,000, something that Chocolate didn’t seem to notice: “Just let me go to sleep. I'm tired, I'm hungover, please take me to the cell.”
The reggaeton artist was arrested last Sunday at the Aloft Coral Gables Hotel, after being on the run for several days. Yosvanis Arismín Sierra Hernández faces charges of robbery in a hotel room, possession of controlled substances (crack), criminal damage, possession of drugs and paraphernalia with intent to consume, as well as written threats of murder and physical harm, illegal use of a communication device, and another charge of assault outside the county.
After the arrest, it came to light that, according to police reports, the artist allegedly made public threats through his social media against Damián Valdéz-Galloso, the man accused of murdering fellow reggaeton artist El Taiger.
Chocolate had published on several occasions on Instagram and YouTube that he would pay $20,000 to anyone who eliminated Valdéz-Galloso. In one of those messages, he went as far as to write: "If the police don't kill you, we will kill you," in a clear death threat.
Frequently asked questions about the Chocolate MC legal case
Why was Chocolate MC arrested in Miami-Dade?
Chocolate MC was arrested in Miami-Dade on multiple charges, including robbery in a hotel room, possession of controlled substances (crack), criminal damage, drug possession, written murder threats, and illegal use of a communication device. These charges add to a criminal history that complicates his legal situation in the United States.
What attitude did Chocolate MC display during the court hearing?
During the court hearing, Chocolate MC adopted a carefree and mocking attitude, even making comments about the substances found and dismissing the seriousness of the charges against him, which surprised many in attendance and was recorded on video.
What legal consequences does Chocolate MC face for his recent actions?
Chocolate MC faces serious legal consequences that include the possibility of deportation to Cuba. Authorities have issued active arrest warrants in several counties, and his criminal record could lead to a lengthy sentence if he is found guilty of the current charges.
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