The The Salta justice system sentenced Marina Jiménez to 10 years in prisonFounder and Director of Ballet Salta together with her husband, of sexually abusing his grandson when I was 10 years old. For its part, the cultural organization issued a statement rejecting the verdict, claiming that the verdict was “not final” and saying that he would not go to prison for the time being. The case shocked the entire province and involved a very long legal process.
According to local media The stands, The verdict was confirmed by Marina Jiménez’s sonAníbal, who was the complainant in the case and said in statements after the verdict that he was satisfied with the court decision. “Justice has been served,” he remarked. The woman was sentenced to ten years in prison. However, it remains to be seen whether she will actually serve time or be under house arrest.
The case began after a complaint from Jiménez’s now-adult grandson, who accused his grandmother of molesting him when he was 10 years old. His testimony later allowed the judge to reconstruct the events of his childhood and move the case forward. Expert reports, witness statements and hearings were then held, leading to the judges’ decision.
Aníbal Jiménez, the victim’s father, supported his son and accompanied him in his complaint. “The way he cried, I believed him“, he emphasized and assured that after his son’s confession, he confronted his mother with a sentence that marked the break of the bond: “I already know everything.”
Following the verdict, Ballet Salta released a statement outlining its position on the court case, saying: “It is important to clarify that, according to current legislation, this judgment is not final and awaits the relevant foundations.and the remedies provided by the legal system are processed. In this context, Marina Jiménez remains exempt from imprisonment, complies with the relevant procedural obligations and makes herself available to the judicial authorities.”
“With more than fifty-five years of art and educational history in the province and the country, we renew our commitment to transparency, institutional responsibility and respect for our community, for our students and for the public that has accompanied us for decades,” he added, reporting that he will continue to develop his activity “by adapting to the current context and prioritizing the proper functioning of his cultural work.”
The case caused widespread outrage both in the province and in the art world, as Ballet Salta has been one of the most prestigious local institutions for decades. It was founded in 1970 by Hugo Jiménez and Marina Tondini with the intention of maintaining a traditional style that shows the authenticity of each region. He has participated in all the folklore festivals in the country and performed seasons in major theaters in Buenos Aires, as well as being part of television programs.
Jiménez completed his dance studies at the National Dance School of Argentina and has a degree in folklore. Over the course of his career he went on international tours with his company. She was also officially honored by the Salta Cultural Secretariat.
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