Summary

Alberto El Patron will remain in preventive detention after a ruling on Thursday stemming from allegations that he physically and verbally assaulted his partner. Authorities formally charged him with family violence, and the judge ordered that he stay in custody as the case moves forward.

Case update

The arrest took place on April 6 on an alleged domestic violence charge. Afterward, Alberto El Patron was handed over to the San Luis Potosí State Attorney General's Office to face the relevant charges, and a mugshot from the case was released publicly.

This latest ruling means the legal process has moved beyond the initial arrest stage, with preventive detention staying in place after the formal charge.

What this means for Alberto El Patron's wrestling future

Alberto El Patron has remained active in the ring in Mexico and was also set to launch a new promotion. With him now ordered to remain in preventive detention, both his immediate in-ring activity and those broader plans are now left in doubt while the case continues.

The update also adds to an already serious legal history around the former WWE champion. In 2020, he was arrested on allegations that later led to charges including aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault, though those charges were dropped in 2021.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.