World · Latin America · 3 hrs ago
Trial begins for Lourdes Fernández’s former partner
A trial began against Leandro García Gómez, former partner of singer Lourdes Fernández, over allegations involving her.
He is accused of causing minor injuries, unlawfully restricting her freedom and making coercive threats.
Fernández is a member of the Argentine group Bandana, and the case became public after García Gómez was detained.
Her mother, Mabel López, went to court on the first day to find out when she would be called as a witness.
She could not enter for the reading of the charges, which was not open to the public, but said being nearby helped her feel calmer.
López said she stays in regular contact with her daughter and expects to testify, after rearranging her medical appointments.
The oral trial of Leandro García Gómez, former partner of singer Lourdes Fernández, began with the reading of charges against him.
He is accused of causing minor injuries, unlawfully depriving Fernández of her liberty and making coercive threats.
Fernández’s mother, Mabel López, attended the courthouse but could not enter the courtroom during the reading of charges.
López said she expects to testify and had rearranged her medical appointments after learning her testimony date.
She declined to discuss another woman, Lisa, who may be called as a witness.
- Who
- Leandro García Gómez, Fernández’s former partner, is on trial. Mabel López, her mother, attended the first day.
- What
- The oral trial began with the reading of charges. García Gómez faces accusations including minor injuries, unlawful deprivation of liberty and coercive threats.
- When
- The first day of the trial was Tuesday. The article was published on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- At the courts; the article does not state the court’s location.
- Why
- García Gómez is being tried over alleged offenses against Fernández.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Fernández spoke publicly about the impact of that period on her health.
The court read the charges against García Gómez, and López attended the courthouse.
- Defendant
- Leandro García Gómez
- Singer
- Lourdes Fernández of Bandana
- Charges
- Minor injuries, unlawful deprivation of liberty and coercive threats
- Mother
- Mabel López
- Publication date
- November 3, 2026
What people are saying
Being nearby makes me feel a little calmer; it’s psychological.
I don’t know what she is going to say; ask her.
Prison should be a place where there is some team to rehabilitate those who are detained. We know that is not the case.
I don’t want to talk about something I don’t know.