Background on Key Figures and Relevance
Sasha Sokol, a renowned Mexican singer and former member of the popular band Timbiriche, has been at the center of a significant legal battle against her ex-producer, Luis de Llano. The case gained attention due to allegations of sexual abuse when Sokol was a minor and de Llano was an adult. The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) has now delivered a landmark ruling in this case, which will have far-reaching implications for victims of sexual abuse.
SCJN’s Ruling on Imprescriptibility of Sexual Violence Against Minors
In a unanimous decision, the SCJN declared that sexual violence against children and adolescents is “imprescriptible.” This ruling comes after the court previously determined in another case on February 27th that sexual offenses against minors are not subject to statute of limitations due to their severity and impact.
Case Background
- Sasha Sokol, now 55 years old, accused Luis de Llano of sexual abuse during the 1980s when she was 14 and he was 39.
- She took legal action against de Llano after he confirmed in an interview that he had a relationship with her when she was underage.
- A Mexico City court sentenced de Llano for moral damage in May 2023 and ordered him to compensate Sokol.
- De Llano appealed the decision, claiming that the statute of limitations had expired for the events in 1985.
SCJN’s Decision and its Implications
The SCJN unanimously decided that civil responsibility for damages resulting from sexual violence against minors, children, or adolescents is “imprescriptible.” This means that there is no time limit for pursuing legal action in cases of sexual abuse against minors.
De Llano had argued in his amparo appeal that Sokol’s parents and the singer herself did not take legal action at the time or when she turned 18, the age of majority in Mexico. However, the SCJN dismissed this argument, stating that pursuing such actions would “re-victimize” the abuse survivor.
Impact on Future Cases
This ruling by the SCJN is a significant step forward in protecting minors from sexual abuse. By confirming that such crimes are imprescriptible, the court has opened the door for more victims to seek justice without worrying about statute of limitations.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Sasha Sokol? Sasha Sokol is a Mexican singer and former member of the popular band Timbiriche, who gained fame in the 1980s across Latin America.
- Who is Luis de Llano? Luis de Llano is a Mexican producer and manager who was accused of sexual abuse by Sasha Sokol when she was a minor.
- What is the significance of this ruling? The SCJN’s decision establishes that sexual violence against minors is imprescriptible, allowing more victims to seek justice without worrying about statute of limitations.
