The short version
- Primera Hora reported that Jonathan Rosario Ortiz, known as Gallo The Producer, was found guilty on Tuesday by Judge Jimmy Ed Sepúlveda of the San Juan court for striking Edwin Isaac Marrero, known as Mondongo, in the face on June 11
- Telemundo Puerto Rico and Metro Puerto Rico report he must pay a $500 fine plus a $100 special penalty
- Primera Hora reported that the incident occurred while Marrero was working between 7 and 8 p.m. and was captured live on social media prompting intervention by studio staff
- Metro Puerto Rico reported the altercation happened during a live recording of the podcast El Refugio produced by Molusco TV in Hato Rey
Conviction and sentence
Jonathan Rosario Ortiz, known as Gallo The Producer, was declared guilty on Tuesday of assaulting Edwin Isaac Marrero, known as Mondongo. Primera Hora reported that Judge Jimmy Ed Sepúlveda of the San Juan court issued the verdict for an incident in which Rosario struck Marrero in the face. According to the complaint cited by the outlet, the assault occurred while Marrero was working.
According to multiple outlets, the sentence consists of a $500 fine and a $100 special penalty. Telemundo Puerto Rico reported and Metro Puerto Rico reported the amounts. Rosario posted on Facebook calling the outcome a victory rather than a conviction.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Mejor digan (victorioso) Gallo The Producer tras sentenciarlo a solo 600 dólares con su récord limpio!!!!
Our translation: Better say (victorious) Gallo The Producer after sentencing him to only 600 dollars with his clean record!!!!
The source's own statement, as quoted by Primera Hora. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
The incident
The assault took place on June 11 during the live recording of the podcast “El Refugio” produced by Molusco TV in a Hato Rey studio. Metro Puerto Rico reported that the conversation escalated into insults before Rosario stood up and struck Marrero. Primera Hora reported that the altercation happened while Marrero was working between 7 and 8 p.m.
The incident was broadcast live on social media and studio personnel intervened to separate the two men. Telemundo Puerto Rico reported that the event generated numerous reactions online. Host Jorge Pabón Ocasio, known as Molusco, told reporters the situation was “buscada.”
Where the sources differ
All three sources agree that Jonathan Rosario Ortiz known as Gallo The Producer was found guilty on Tuesday in San Juan court of assaulting Edwin Isaac Marrero known as Mondongo and was sentenced to a $500 fine plus a $100 special penalty. Primera Hora, Telemundo Puerto Rico and Metro Puerto Rico all report the conviction and fine amounts. Primera Hora is the only source to quote Rosario Ortiz's Facebook post claiming the outcome left his record clean with no prison or probation. Metro Puerto Rico is the only source to name the podcast as El Refugio and to report that Molusco announced a ban from his platforms after the incident.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not state whether the conviction will appear on Rosario Ortiz's criminal record, whether any form of probation was considered or imposed, or whether additional penalties such as community service were discussed. They also do not indicate if Mondongo sought or was awarded any civil damages or if the victim provided testimony during the trial.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official “Gallo The Producer” es declarado culpable por agresión a Mondongo
- Reporting “Gallo The Producer” es declarado culpable por agresión a Mondongo
- Reporting Hallan culpable a "Gallo The Producer" por agresión contra Mondongo
- Reporting Hallan culpable a “Gallo The Producer” por agresión contra “Mondongo”
How we checked this
Primera Hora, Telemundo Puerto Rico and Metro Puerto Rico all covered the Tuesday verdict and sentence in San Juan. The details of the live altercation and reactions rest on reporting from all three outlets while the defendant's characterization of the outcome as a victory appears only in the Facebook post quoted by Primera Hora.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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