Mexican Pop Star Freed After Judge Dismisses Charges

Gloria Trevi is a Mexican pop superstar who spent five years in jail on charges of kidnapping, rape, and corruption of minors. On Tuesday, September 21 she walked free after the judge ruled there was not enough evidence to support the charges. She stated that she is ready to begin her singing career again. Her next CD will show her feelings about being incarcerated. Many believe she will become very strong after this incident as she was already popular in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. The case against her was that she and her boyfriend kidnapped girls and sexually abused them while traveling on tour. Her boyfriend is still awaiting trial in Mexico.