The ongoing dispute between Magaly Medina and Jefferson Farfán took a sharper turn on July 7. The ATV host addressed accusations made by the former soccer player regarding his community service obligations, vehemently rejecting these claims. Magaly accused Farfán of defamation and announced her intention to pursue legal action against him.
Magaly Medina Defends Her Reputation
Magaly emphasized that some people appear eager to see her career come to an end, exposing their desire to see her program fail. She expressed that this would ultimately backfire against those who criticize her. She stated, “They don’t know absolutely everything. And since their hatred and contempt wins them over, many would like to see me in jail, for what? Only in order to make this program disappear.”
Questioning various online commentators, she remarked, “How are they going to fill their programs if this show didn’t exist? If they lived off of this, the day they don’t talk about Magaly, they are at zero.”
Claims of Defamation Against Jefferson Farfán
During her defense, Magaly specifically refuted the report published by Jefferson Farfán, which she claimed misrepresented her attendance at community service. She responded to allegations that she signed in and left shortly after, emphasizing that “What Farfán has done is defame me and my producer.”
She pointed to a crucial detail that could undermine Farfán’s claims: “Have you seen the records of that day well? Do you know if my signature is there? You are defaming me, because I did not sign that day.” Magaly asserted that she was not there to fulfill her community service but merely to report a specific situation.
Confrontation with Other Commentators
Magaly also took a jab at those commenting on her situation without proper knowledge. She suggested they had no authority to make these claims, stating, “There are many improvised people who do not ask, who do not question…” She criticized their lack of investigative instinct and drew attention to the potential consequences of spreading misinformation.
Addressing participants in the podcast The Galactic Pack, she ironically noted that they felt equipped to discuss matters they clearly misunderstood, referencing Mario Irivarren as a prime example. In a pointed remark, she said, “Oh, my God, Mario Irivarren. All the smart ones now feel like they have moral authority to talk about a topic they don’t know about.”
Legal Actions and Calls for Integrity
Despite not disclosing all the details of her legal strategy openly, Magaly indicated that she would take necessary actions against Farfán and anyone else involved in this defamation case. “When you have your claim, I’m going to explain why I’m suing you,” she warned.
Concluding her statements, she reiterated her commitment to her community service obligations while firmly affirming her reputation, saying, “I have a clear conscience. I’m not passing on the invitation.”
Facing allegations from Farfán, she closed with a comparison that underscored her discontent with his behavior, saying, “Stop chasing me. You’re not a prosecutor either. You’re a retired soccer player. Now dedicate yourself to your thing, be happy.”