The Latin Grammy win glow didn't last long for Mexican music star Christian Nodal. The king of Mariacheño music and his father, Jaime González, entered the Reclusorio Preventivo Varonil Oriente this afternoon in Mexico City, marking one of the most intense legal moments of his career.
The arrival took place under heavy security and a swarm of cameras, as the singer and his parents showed up for a scheduled audiencia that could determine whether they will face criminal proceedings tied to their dispute with Universal Music.
The scene outside Reclusorio Oriente moved quickly. Reporters shouted questions, fans waited behind barricades, and Nodal kept his head down as he walked into the building. No statements were made. His parents entered behind him, equally silent.
According to Mexican media, today's hearing is expected to decide whether Nodal and his family will be formally charged, meaning the judge finds enough evidence to move forward with potential criminal prosecution. The accusations stem from a tense contract war that began years ago, after Nodal left Universal and attempted to reclaim rights to earlier recordings. Universal alleges that documents presented by the Nodal family included forged signatures and irregular notary stamps. If confirmed, this could qualify as use of false public documents, a federal offense.
Inside the courtroom, the judge will hear both sides, and possible measures could range from routine oversight to restrictions, such as travel limitations or retention of passports. In extreme scenarios, the law allows preventive detention, especially since the hearing is tied to a criminal investigation.
While the case has simmered publicly for nearly three years, today marks the first time the dispute reaches the criminal courtroom setting. The fact that the hearing takes place in facilities annexed to Reclusorio Oriente, a site typically associated with high-profile or serious legal matters, has amplified public attention and speculation.
Legal analysts in Mexico note that this hearing does not guarantee charges. Everything hinges on how the judge weighs the evidence presented by prosecutors and Nodal's defense team. If the judge rules there is not enough substance to proceed, the matter could be delayed, returned to civil channels, or dismissed entirely.
For now, the tension lingers.
Christian Nodal remains one of the most streamed Mexican artists in the world, and the case lands at a moment when his personal life, career moves, and public image are already under constant scrutiny.
No statement has been released by Nodal, his legal representatives, nor Universal at the time of filing.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as the hearing progresses.
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