The stove and the situation are serious
The five defendants, aged between twenty and twenty-three, arrive at the Madrid District Court for a trial that centers on their alleged membership in a criminal organization and an attempted murder. Each denies involvement, claiming only that they know the people from the neighborhood, not the events in question. They maintain a united front, insisting they do not belong to the Trinitarios and challenging the prosecutor’s portrayal of the case. The National Police Information Brigade indicates these five are part of the Trinitarios faction in Madrid’s Tetuán district, and they mention that among them is a senior manager. The suspects were taken to a temporary detention facility in June 2022. This account is summarized from the police record and courtroom testimony. [Attribution: National Police Information Brigade, Madrid court records]
The session unfolds in a crowded courtroom where the five defendants sit together, handcuffed, and engage with the judge and the prosecutor. They face the accusation of belonging to a criminal organization and attempting to murder a young man identified as TR. Even when confronted with established facts, their responses appear evasive, with repeated assertions that their identity cannot be ascertained simply by the state’s assertion. The prosecutor argues that the defendants attacked a young man in a Madrid nightclub, a person seen by many as a traitor to the group. Investigators conclude that the victim sought to leave the Trinitarios, not the Tetuán choir. When questioned, each defendant insists the victim is unknown to them and that they had no involvement with him. [Attribution: National Police Information Brigade, court records]
The stove and the situation are serious
It is 2 a.m. on a Monday morning, April 25, 2022, at the Magic Drink nightclub on Marqués de Viana Street in Madrid. The doorman testifies from behind a curtain, detailing what he observed as the events began. He describes a group of ten to twelve people gathered about ten meters from the entrance. A single individual moves closer. The doorman notes there was no weapon in sight, no mask, no hood when that person entered the venue. Moments later, the young man exits, and others press him for answers as he confirms, in short, a positive identification. The crowd then closes in, and attackers wearing masks, caps, and hooded attire seize the moment to strike with machetes. The sequence is described with stark clarity by the doorman. The assault continues as the group advances crowds and strikes escalate. [Attribution: doorman testimony, court records]
The victim, EN, is 20 years old and had reportedly been involved in a troubling situation for some time. He was accompanied by a man and a woman during the incident, and both were subjected to knife and machete violence. The night’s events are captured in the courtroom narrative as a brutal, fast attack that left EN severely injured and vulnerable. Emergency responders from Samur-Civil Protection stabilized him and transported him to a hospital. He would later describe a long hospitalization, including several days in intensive care, during a video conference appearance in court. [Attribution: emergency medical services and hospital records]
That night’s outbreak of violence is echoed in official social media posts from Emergencias Madrid, which reported a stabbing and the serious injuries sustained by the young victim. The social media trail shows a concerned follow-up from the public safety agencies and their ongoing efforts to investigate the incident. The remarks attributed to the defendants about press coverage and rival groups are referenced in the trial to illustrate a broader pattern of threats and fear among those involved. [Attribution: Emergencias Madrid, police and press records]
In the courtroom, the victim later recounts how the attackers gave an impression of a calculated, organized effort to confront those associated with the group. He describes the attack as more than a random assault, noting the intent to harm and even kill. The victim acknowledges that fear, threats, or concerns about legal action might have influenced his statements, but he remains clear about his recognition of the defendants in the lineups. The allegations of green-light authorization, signed violence, and the perceived willingness to target those seeking to leave the group are central to the case as presented in court. [Attribution: victim testimony, court records]
Kicked out of room
Inside the courtroom, tension spikes as one defendant laughs and challenges the proceedings. The judge issues warnings to maintain order. A sense of hostility emerges as the defendants direct comments toward the audience and into the courtroom environment. The judge orders discipline on several occasions, and two defendants are removed from the room as a consequence of misbehavior. The session illustrates the strain and volatility that marked the opening day of this trial, with repeated denials, memory lapses, and evasive answers to questions about membership in the Trinitarios or specific individuals involved in the case. The defendants insist that there are no Trinidadians among them and claim that any tattoo they bear is not proof of Trinitarios membership. [Attribution: courtroom proceedings]
The opening exchange provides a sense of how the hearing might unfold: frequent denials, inconsistent statements, and a stubborn reluctance to acknowledge any connection to the organization under investigation. It is noted that the defendants sometimes claim they do not remember certain details, while others resist showing identifying marks that could connect them to the group. The overarching narrative of the day centers on the tension between formal accusation and the defendants’ persistent insistence on their alibi. [Attribution: courtroom proceedings]
All through the morning, the atmosphere remains charged as the five Trinitarios defendants confront questions about loyalty, leadership, and possible exit from the group. The evidence presented includes eyewitness accounts, police interviews, and messages from social media that reference violent intent and the defense of the group’s authority. The session closes with a clear focus on whether the defendants acted as a coordinated unit and whether their actions meet the legal definition of criminal organization membership and attempted murder. [Attribution: court records, police files]
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