Puerto Rican singer and actor Robert Avellanet Last Wednesday, in an interview on the television program “Primer Impacto”, he made statements expressing his unconditional support Roy Rossello Diaz; both former members of the band Light.
Rosselló Díaz, who was a member of the youth group from 1983 to 1986, even accused the group's former manager of sexual abuse. Edgardo Diazwhen he was part of the band that conquered important stages.
“If the river babbles, it is because it brings water.”stated Avellanet in the interview, who requested an investigation into his colleague's complaint and assured that “this rumor had been heard for many years, back in the 90s”.
Avellanet was asked if he suffered any type of sexual abuse in Menudo. “I had no problems with him in that area. I don't know if it was because when I entered Menudo, my father publicly threatened him by saying, 'If you touch my son, I'll go to prison.'”replied the father of two, who has lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade.
Likewise, Rosselló Díaz, 53, stated in the Peacock streaming service documentary “Menendez+Menudo: Boys Betrayed,” which premiered last May: who was a victim of sexual abuse by José Enrique Menéndez, who was the director of RCA Records. He specifically pointed this out It was Díaz who took him to José Enrique's residence in New Jersey on an unknown date, where the alleged sexual assault occurred..
When asked what he thought of his colleagues who did not choose to speak out about the issue of Díaz's sexual abuse, the singer – who has also ventured into the cinema – said: “It's something very personal, this courage or this need.” to close a wound. Or just speaking to support others and be supportive,” said the person, who was a member of the Menudo group between 1988 and 1991.
“If this person, Edgardo, committed these atrocities, there needs to be some kind of apology or justice.”Avellanet pointed out.
René Farrait, former member of the popular youth quintet, was one of those who showed his support to Rosselló Díaz, who even said to him: “Roy, as you already know, you have my support so that justice is served.” I am for you there. Truth and justice never fail. Tick Tock Tick Tock.”