Trial for Damián Valdez in El Taiger's Murder Case Delayed Over a Month

On Thursday, it was announced that the trial date for Damián Valdez-Galloso in the murder case of El Taiger has been postponed to January 29. This update was a disappointment for many fans and acquaintances of the reggaeton artist who had been anticipating the continuation of the legal proceedings against Damián on December 19.

In a live stream, Teresa Padrón, the former manager of the singer, revealed that upon appearing in court, they were informed of the rescheduling due to the grand jury being on holiday for Christmas. Despite the trial being delayed by over a month, Teresa emphasized her commitment to seeking justice for José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar, saying, "Stay tuned, we will be here, we won't give up, we'll keep attending the court sessions, and with God's help, everything will be resolved soon. We believe this trial will be lengthy, we ask for your patience and will keep you informed."

On Instagram, Jorge Junior, a cousin of the deceased reggaeton artist, expressed his dissatisfaction with the court's date change. "The jury on vacation on such an important day when there are people and family demanding justice. I don't understand anything!" wrote the leader of Los 4 in his post.

On November 27, it was revealed that the prosecution had informed the artist's former manager of its intention to elevate the charge against Damián Valdez-Galloso from second-degree murder to first-degree murder. Early in December, the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office announced it would present this request to a grand jury. There's a distinction between a trial jury and a grand jury, with the latter not determining guilt or innocence, but rather assessing if there's sufficient evidence to charge.