The Cuban presenter and communicator Alex Otaola dedicated part of his program to discuss the case of reggaeton artist Yosvanis Sierra Hernández (Chocolate MC), after he was declared guilty of the charge of "writing or publishing direct threats" against Damián Valdez Galloso by a jury of seven people.
During his speech, Otaola acknowledged that the musician has had multiple opportunities to change his course but insisted that his own behavior led him to this situation.
"I do believe we still need to see what the sentence will be. The judge won't necessarily impose the maximum penalty. Life imprisonment is the maximum for this type of case, but I don't think it will come to that," said the host.
Otaola partially agreed with the words of La Diosa, who defended Chocolate MC and called for clemency after the trial.
"The Goddess has a point. Artists do many things to grab attention. It’s true that Chocolate is an addict; we all know it, he has been since he arrived here. He has had countless opportunities, after every challenge, to make amends and has chosen to continue being misbehaved. The result, unfortunately, is this," he expressed.
The communicator also revealed that he spoke with La Diosa after the trial, and that the singer herself told him that Chocolate MC acknowledged his mistakes and accepted that Otaola had been right in many of his previous criticisms.
"The Goddess told me that Chocolate mentioned: 'Damn it, say it, Otaola was always right. He never meant it in a bad way, and look at me now.' I told him to take down that video immediately when he posted it. You crossed every line, Chocolate; you went too far, as the Spaniards say. And here are the consequences of bad actions and a poor track record," the host recounted.
In his analysis, Otaola considered that the final verdict could be a sentence of between five and six years, although he did not rule out a higher sentence, depending on the judge's assessment.
"I see it happening in at least five or six years, and perhaps a maximum of 15 years, but I don't think it will take that long. I really believe that five or six years is what will actually occur," he opined.
Otaola concluded his remarks by lamenting the downfall of the artist, whom he described as a talent that failed to take advantage of the opportunities offered to him by the United States.
"It is regrettable, but these are the consequences of not valuing the immense opportunity that this country has offered," he stated.
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