Musician was launched after posting $15,000 bond
Randy Ortiz Acevedo, one-half of the favored reggaeton duo Jowell and Randy, was arrested in Puerto Rico on home violence expenses, the Related Press studies.
A choose dominated Monday, Jan. 9, that there was sufficient proof in opposition to Acevedo to take him into custody. Based on an announcement from the Puerto Rico Division of Justice, Acevedo is accused of attacking the mom of his youngsters on Jan. 7. Acevedo allegedly threatened to cease paying alimony to his ex-partner for his or her youngsters, and allegedly grabbed her by the arms and neck and jerked her round.
Acevedo was briefly detained, however was launched from jail Tuesday after posting a $15,000 bond. Acevedo hasn’t entered a plea but, neither is he required to at this second. A preliminary listening to was scheduled for Jan. 19. A rep for the singer didn’t instantly return Rolling Stone’s request for remark.
Upon his launch, Acevedo briefly spoke with reporters, saying in Spanish, “I’m a bit unhappy.” When requested what had occurred, Acevedo replied, “Nothing, nothing,” and known as the fees in opposition to him “una estupidez,” that means silly or dumb.
Un juez determinó causa para arresto por violencia de género contra el artista de música urbana Randy Ortiz Acevedo, del dúo Jowell & Randy.
Quedó en libertad luego de prestar la fianza de $15 mil. #JugandoPelotaDura pic.twitter.com/oISrbXPhcY
— Jugando Pelota Dura
(@JugandoPelotaPR) January 9, 2023
Jowell and Randy have constantly been one of many largest reggaeton outfits over the previous 20 years. The duo’s final album collectively was 2020’s Viva el Perreo, although they’ve continued to launch singles over the previous couple of years. Each Jowell (actual identify Joel Muñoz) and Acevedo have additionally launched into solo tasks, with the latter releasing his most up-to-date album, Romances De Una Nota 2021, Vol 2., in 2021.
This story was up to date 1/10/22 at 2:01 p.m. ET with extra details about the allegations in opposition to Acevedo, in addition to his feedback to the press after his launch on bail.