Mexican television producer Luis de Llano walked out of a detention center in Mexico City on Wednesday without answering questions from waiting reporters, hours after being taken into custody in connection with the ongoing legal dispute involving singer Sasha Sokol.
According to court sources, the arrest stemmed from de Llano’s alleged failure to comply with obligations tied to the case, though authorities have not detailed the specific charges or the conditions of his release. De Llano, a veteran producer known for launching the pop group Timbiriche in the 1980s, offered no comment as he left the facility.
The case traces back to accusations Sokol made public in 2021, when she said de Llano began a relationship with her when she was a teenager and he was decades older, working together on the show that made her famous. The allegations reignited debate in Mexico over power imbalances between adult entertainment figures and the young performers they managed, and led to formal legal proceedings that have continued in fits and starts ever since.
Wednesday’s brief, wordless appearance outside the sanctions center adds another chapter to a case that has drawn sustained public attention. For the full details on the arrest and the legal proceedings, read the original report at jornada.com.mx.
Source: Luis de Llano deja Centro de Sanciones sin dar declaraciones por detención en caso Sasha Sokol (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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