He spoke to her with harsh words. The phrases included insults and degraded terms, and Diego “Crayfish” subjected his ex-wife to four years of abuse that encompassed physical violence, psychological coercion, and tight financial and emotional control. The indictment filed in the Violence against Women court no. 1 in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) outlines these patterns and was noted in the case that OPEN CASE joined.
Ramón Jiménez Salazar’s former partner seeks a prison term of six years and eight months. Judge Raquel López Vizcaíno found enough rational indicators of guilt to place him on trial for three crimes: habitual abuse, aggravated ill-treatment due to ongoing abuse, and abuse carried out within the family home.
climate of domination
The singer is described as consistently displaying aggressive behavior, according to the indictment dated July 28. The behavior included domination, control, humiliation, harassment, beating, and the creation of a pervasive atmosphere of domination over women. This environment fostered permanent fear and subjugation, making it difficult for those around him to speak up or seek help.
As a result, El Cigala allegedly fostered a constant fear of consequences for his ex-partner, such as expulsion from the home, restriction from contact with family and friends, and even threats. The alleged victim, who has two children aged five and six, lived under the shadow of these threats and feared for her life and physical safety.
Footage presented in court by the ex-wife was cited to support the claims of the reported attacks. OPEN STATUS /
Controlled his spending
The prosecutor requested a five-year prison sentence, and the ex-wife described a regime of tight economic control. She left her job and family in Jerez to accompany the singer to the Dominican Republic, where she cared for the children while he pursued his artistic career.
Describing another facet of domination, the singer reportedly supervised expenditures and denied his ex-wife access to money, even forcing her to leave the family home in moments of anger and threatening to take away their children. The conduct reportedly inflicted ongoing distress on the partner.
take care of the house
According to the accusations, El Cigala made it difficult for his partner to run her own business by constantly demanding she manage the household. This focus on domestic duties limited her independence and interfered with family relationships. Depriving her of access to personal belongings and denying entry to the family home were cited as clear examples of violence and mistreatment during their relationship.
Evidence examined by the investigating judge showed an intent to financially constrain the partner, exploiting economic superiority to suppress her will and prevent her from supporting herself and the children.
physical attacks
El Cigala’s former partner also accuses him of physical assaults spanning more than three years, detailing four incidents. The first occurred in a hotel room in Jerez in 2017, amid disputes over alleged infidelity. A slap is described in the accounts of the wife.
In August of the same year, the couple clashed at Punta Cana airport, with the partner reporting that he grabbed her arm and shook her while holding their young child. A later episode in a Palafrugell hotel in Girona in July 2019 is described as a violent altercation where she says she was pushed and struck across the body.
“Drug Problems”
The ex-wife explained that the artist faced serious drug problems at the time, which contributed to their disagreements. In one confrontation in November 2020, she alleges that he grabbed her by the neck.
With the hearing date not set, the magistrate extended the restraining order. Prosecutors note that the singer’s statements about the woman were consistent, detailed, and contained important specifics about the alleged facts.
The ex-partner pleaded guilty to five counts of ill-treatment and kinship abuse, including habitual abuse and four related to the family environment. In a letter to the judge, she described years of humiliation, provocation, and harassment that left her feeling fearful, anxious, distressed, and eroded self-esteem and morale. The narrative suggested a state of constant stress that affected her and grew increasingly vulnerable over time.
El Cigala denies all charges and has appealed to the Court of Cádiz to avoid prosecution. A forensic team from the Gender-Based Violence Comprehensive Assessment Unit examined the singer to determine if abusive traits were present. Speaking with the examiner, he reportedly denied ever harming his partner and claimed he was a victim of psychological abuse himself, noting that upon returning from trips he was met with reproach, lack of welcome, and threats to his career.