The Mexican singer Gloria de los Ángeles Treviño Ruiz, known as Gloria Trevi, filed a countersuit against her former manager Sergio Gustavo Andrade Sánchez, in the Superior Court of the State of California, the law firm Brown Rudnick LLP reported this Thursday.
The countersuit consists of nine counts, including sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and was filed in response to a lawsuit filed last year by two women against her and Andrade over allegations of sexual abuse.
Trevi, represented by Camille M. Vásquez, of Brown Rudnick LLP, “is determined to seek Justice and hold those responsible accountable,” says a statement from the firm.
“By taking this legal action, Gloria Trevi hopes to shed light on the alleged irregularities and ensure that the truth prevails. For many years she has chosen to remain silent about the terrible abuse she suffered at the hands of Andrade to avoid reliving the horrible experiences and, most importantly, to protect her children and her family,” the text maintains.
He adds that the actress “presents this countersuit with great sadness due to the continuous attacks and false accusations against her.”
“I have chosen to take this legal action to fight for Justice and send the message that such heinous acts should not be tolerated. No one should have to go through what I experienced and I am determined to hold those responsible accountable for their actions,” she said. the singer, cited in the statement.
In turn, attorney Vásquez stated that Trevi “has demonstrated great strength and courage by taking a step forward and filing this countersuit.”
“We are fully prepared to present our case and seek Justice on their behalf,” he said.