The case of Trinidad "Trino" Marín, the former husband of the late Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera and father to her three eldest children—Chiquis, Jacqie, and Mikey—has reignited controversy within the Mexican-American community.
Marín was arrested in 2006 and later convicted for sexually abusing his daughters, Janney Marín (Chiquis) and Jacqie, as well as his sister-in-law Rosie Rivera. He was sentenced in 2007 to 31 years in prison. Marín has sought parole multiple times, contingent on his victims' approval, though he has since pursued a different strategy for early release.
His case has recently resurfaced in the media, drawing attention after Chiquis Rivera visited him in prison. This emotional visit, documented in her docuseries Chiquis Sin Filtro on the streaming platform Vix, was part of her healing journey before her marriage to Emilio Sánchez, her second husband.
The story took another turn this past weekend when Rosie Rivera, Jenni's sister and one of Marín's victims, revealed in a live broadcast that an unexpected visitor had arrived at her mother's house. She recounted that an official had visited, looking for Rosa Rivera, her mother.
Although Rosa was not home, Rosie's daughter received the visitor, who left a contact card for follow-up. Rosie later called the sergeant who explained that the District Attorney's office wished to discuss Marín's case, indicating that they were revisiting the sentencing, with the potential for a revised sentence or early release depending on a judge's decision.
Rosie shared her thoughts openly, explaining that the sentence review process mirrored the one granted to the Menendez brothers, whose sentences were similarly reviewed.
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While Rosie has previously stated that Marín's release is his burden to bear and doesn't directly affect her, she conveyed clear unease with the prospect of his early release.
Chiquis' Opinion of Her Father
Meanwhile, Chiquis has been vocal about her complex relationship with her father and her path to forgiveness. Over the past months, she's openly discussed the difficult but ultimately healing decision to reconcile with Marín, acknowledging that, though challenging, forgiving him was essential for her inner peace.
During her prison visit, Marín apologized, something Chiquis had long awaited. She described the visit as a significant personal milestone, expressing pride in her courage to face him and in the change she perceived in him.
"I'm proud of myself for having the courage to come, but I'm also proud of him. I see and feel the change... He asked for my forgiveness, something I've wanted for so long," Chiquis shared in her docuseries, showing the vulnerability and strength that have marked her public life.
As fans await further developments, questions linger over Marín's potential early release. While no official decision has been confirmed, the possibility alone has stirred strong emotions within Jenni Rivera's family and the public who continue to follow this complex story of trauma, resilience, and the pursuit of closure.
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