Ruiz, who killed a man defending herself when he attacked and raped her in 2021 was sentenced to more than six years in prison, a decision her legal defense called “discriminatory” and vowed to appeal Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican prosecutors announced Saturday night that they are withdrawing a case against a woman who was sentenced to six years in prison for killing a man as he raped and attacked her.
But her lawyers said accepting a pardon would be admitting Ruiz committed a crime and that she is completely innocent.
The defense said Ruiz had a drink with a friend and a man she knew around the neighborhood.
The man offered to walk her home, later asking to stay the night because it was late and he was far from home.
Ruiz fought back and he threatened to kill her, then in the struggle, Ruiz managed to kill the man in self defense, Carrera said.
The court said the man was hit in the head and knocked unconscious, saying that was enough for Ruiz to defend herself. »