Fighter Miguel Cotto and his uncle Evangelista Cotto need to show their face at the Caguas courthouse this coming Monday in regards to the scuffle that ensued between them earlier this week, this according to Puerto Rican web portal PrimeraHora.com.
The judge Elba Melendez Ortiz will study the evidence and decide whether she will file charges against the Caguas native and now his ex trainer.
Hilda Rivera, city of Caguas Public Relations Director stated to PrimeraHora.com that Miguel Cotto will file a complaint against his uncle for property damage for throwing a cement block thru the window of the fighter’s Jaguar. Also, Evangelista Cotto damaged furniture in the home of his nephew where the altercation ended after initiating at the Bairoa Gym around 3:15pm Wednesday afternoon.
Also after Evangelista Cotto visited the hospital for a lesion to his nose a complaint has been filed against Miguel Cotto for aggravated assault although Evangelista has not shown interest in actually pursuing any legal action against his ex fighter. Rivera mentioned that is up to the city’s attorney to decide if charges are going to be pursued after Miguel Cotto.
“The investigating officer has the obligation to consult with the court even though the participants have no interest in pressing charges. The court system will be the one to decide if charges are going to be filed or not,” Rivera expressed via telephone.
According to Rivera, the judge might render a statement saying that both parties intend not to proceed or the judge might file charges against one or both even if the actual participants decide not to file.
Evangelista Cotto suffered an abrasion to his nose while Miguel also suffered a cut to his nose.
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