Julio Vaccari’s team continues to accumulate draws on the pitch, but in Independiente an event occurred that is much more worrying than the lack of goals and wins. In the last few hours, a complaint of sexual abuse made by an administrative employee of women’s soccer against another employee linked to the professional team was made known. The case is already in the hands of Justice and the Red leadership activated the gender protocol.
As far as he could know Clarionthe event occurred two weeks ago within the facilities of the Santo Domingo property, which the club owns in Villa Domínico. The victim is a woman who has worked at the institution for many years and is part of the female’s administrative tasks. The accused is Daniel Sotelo, one of the First Division props of the professional men’s soccer team.
As detailed in the complaint, the victim claimed to have been summoned by this person with the excuse of providing her with some materials for women’s soccer. When she arrived at her place, the woman was approached by the aggressor, who tried to kiss her. When they refused, he insisted. She tried to leave, but the man chased her, groped her and there was even sexual intercourse. Finally, the employee managed to escape.
Immediately, The woman reported what happened to the Gender Department of Independiente and the protocol was activated. The prop man was automatically suspended without pay from his job for a period of one week, as indicated by labor law. Last week his suspension was renewed, although with pay.
At the same time, the Avellaneda club suggested that the victim file the corresponding complaint, since without it, as it is a private action crime, the institution could not move forward with a dismissal with cause. At first, as a result of nerves and fear, the employee was hesitant, although after receiving psychological counseling and support from her family and the club, she decided to file a complaint at a prosecutor’s office in Avellaneda last Friday morning.
With the incident reported to the court, the Independiente leadership will proceed this Monday to send the alleged aggressor the dismissal telegram. For his part, the accused has 72 hours to make his defense to the prosecutor’s office. At these hours, the club will issue an official statement.