{"id":165468,"date":"2025-08-26T14:29:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/karina-garcias-ex-partner-explained-why-she-is-under-house-arrest-after-spending-a-month-in-jail-i-am-not-a-criminal\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:29:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:29:26","slug":"karina-garcias-ex-partner-explained-why-she-is-under-house-arrest-after-spending-a-month-in-jail-i-am-not-a-criminal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/karina-garcias-ex-partner-explained-why-she-is-under-house-arrest-after-spending-a-month-in-jail-i-am-not-a-criminal\/","title":{"rendered":"Karina Garc\u00eda&#8217;s ex-partner explained why she is under house arrest after spending a month in jail: &#8220;I am not a criminal.&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">Santiago Mesa, Karina Garc\u00eda&#8217;s ex-partner, gave details of her current judicial situation and told how her defense &#8211; credit @smoyv_\/Instagram progresses<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<h2>Judicial Turmoil: Santiago Mesa&#8217;s Arrest Sparks Controversy in Medell\u00edn<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>home arrest<\/strong> of <strong>Santiago Mesa<\/strong>, known in the musical world as <strong>Smayv<\/strong>, has ignited significant debate in Medell\u00edn following accusations of illegal weapons possession. Mesa, the ex-partner of Karina Garc\u00eda and father to their son, Valentino, vehemently rejects the rumors linking him to <strong>criminal gangs<\/strong> and asserts that his predicament stemmed from a misunderstanding during a family gathering.<\/p>\n<p>The case unfolded on Sunday, June 22, in the <strong>Boyac\u00e1 neighborhood<\/strong> of Medell\u00edn. Mesa recounted how he and his family usually convene once or twice a year. However, things took a sudden turn when he found himself cornered by law enforcement. Mesa claims he was out with six or seven friends when an unexpected incident led to his arrest. <\/p>\n<h2>The Circumstances Surrounding the Arrest<\/h2>\n<p>According to Mesa, the police intervened after one of his friends, who was carrying a gun, panicked upon seeing the approaching officers. In a moment of rashness, the friend urged Mesa to take the weapon. <strong>&#8220;The little friend is filled with panic and tells me: &#8216;Hey, tell me there.&#8217; And me: &#8216;oh, how?'&#8221;<\/strong> he explained during an interview with journalist Edison Lozano for the morning show <strong>Good Morning Colombia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Mesa strongly denies surfaced rumors of a shooting occurring, claiming it was a routine police operation sparked by reports of a robbery in the vicinity. <strong>\u201cNo, that at all, at all was like that. It was an occasional routine requirement,&#8221;<\/strong> he clarified.<\/p>\n<p>The emotional strain of the arrest also took a toll on his family. Valentino, the couple&#8217;s young son, witnessed the chaotic scene unfold. Mesa recounted the painful moment: <strong>&#8220;Valentino also had to see my capture. Dad, do not take my dad! I\u2019m going to think about that, having that image of my child crying was truly heartbreaking.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Legal Proceedings and Detention Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>The initial hearing highlighted the prosecutorial argument supporting preventive detention, citing alleged connections Mesa had with criminal organizations. The musician recalled that this moment felt particularly harrowing: <strong>\u201cThe prosecutor made me cry like a little child, suggesting that I was involved with criminal gangs&#8230; They made me feel like the worst.&#8221;<\/strong> However, the judge ultimately opted against immediate incarceration and instead imposed a <strong>home arrest<\/strong> measure while keeping the case open for further investigation.<\/p>\n<p>During the time Mesa spent in custody, he clarified that he was not held in a conventional jail but rather at a police station. He described the conditions there as <strong>overcrowded<\/strong> and <strong>unpleasant<\/strong>, stating: <strong>\u201cI bathed 10 times a day. Making the body is a fearful thing. I remember that when I first arrived, I went three days without going to the bathroom.\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Despite the harsh conditions, Mesa has consistently refuted any claims of criminal affiliations. <strong>\u201cI am not a bandit. I am here to clarify everything&#8230; I am a person who is dedicated to art and music,&#8221;<\/strong> he emphasized, firmly insisting that the events were entirely circumstantial and unrelated to any illicit activity.<\/p>\n<h2>Addressing the Stigma of Illegal Weapons<\/h2>\n<p>In his concluding remarks, Mesa underscored the serious consequences tied to <strong>illegal weapons<\/strong>. He expressed regret for the eventi and shared that this experience has imparted valuable lessons not only to him but also to others who might find themselves in similar precarious situations.<\/p>\n<p>He reiterated his desire to be judged fairly without prejudgment based on fleeting speculation spread across social media platforms. The <strong>impact of legal troubles<\/strong> looms large not just on the accused, but also on the families involved, leaving scars that may take years to heal.<\/p>\n<p>With the judicial process still ongoing, Mesa remains hopeful for a resolution that clears his name and provides him the opportunity to resume his music career, allowing him to focus on what truly matters\u2014his son and his passion for artistry.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Santiago Mesa, Karina Garc\u00eda&#8217;s ex-partner, gave details of her current judicial situation and told how her defense &#8211; credit @smoyv_\/Instagram progresses Judicial Turmoil: Santiago Mesa&#8217;s Arrest Sparks Controversy in Medell\u00edn The home arrest of Santiago Mesa, known in the musical world as Smayv, has ignited significant debate in Medell\u00edn following accusations of illegal weapons possession. 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