Cuban reggaeton artist Josvany Sierra Hernández, better known by his stage name Chocolate MC, received a 10-year prison sentence on Monday, followed by five years of probation. This decision comes after he accepted a plea deal that concluded several legal proceedings against him.
The court's ruling was issued after Chocolate MC pleaded guilty as part of an agreement with the prosecution, coinciding with a jury's verdict that found him guilty of orchestrating the murder of Damian Valdez Galloso, the alleged killer of urban musician known as “El Taiger.”
Telemundo 51 reported that the plea deal encompassed not only this charge but also resolved two other pending cases. These included charges for the kidnapping of a fan and a robbery incident that occurred in a hotel room.
The plea agreement specified that the 10-year sentence would address all three cases. Following his prison term, Sierra Hernández will undergo five years of probation, during which he will be subject to judicial supervision and must adhere to specific conditions.
In addition to incarceration, the court mandated that Sierra Hernández submit to mental health and substance abuse evaluations as part of the supplementary terms of the sentence. The agreement also enforces a restraining order keeping him away from the victims involved in these cases.
This conviction represents a new chapter in the legal saga of the reggaeton star, whose career has been mired in repeated controversies and legal issues. With this verdict, authorities have effectively closed three cases that had kept the artist under investigation and trial in Florida courts.
Key Information on Chocolate MC's Sentencing
What charges was Chocolate MC found guilty of?
Chocolate MC was found guilty of instigating the murder of Damian Valdez Galloso, kidnapping a fan, and a hotel room robbery.
What are the terms of Chocolate MC's probation?
After serving his prison sentence, Chocolate MC will be on probation for five years, during which he must comply with judicial supervision and specific conditions set by the court.
What additional measures did the court impose on Chocolate MC?
The court ordered mental health and substance abuse evaluations and imposed a restraining order to keep Chocolate MC away from the victims involved in his cases.