Mexican actor Pablo Lyle’s wife testifies during his manslaughter trial in Miami

MIAMI – Mexican actor Pablo Lyle’s spouse testified on Friday in his protection after prosecutors rested their case in Miami-Dade County court docket.

Ana Araujo, a Mexican actress who wed Lyle in 2014 and had two youngsters with him, was within the automobile three years in the past when Lyle punched Jesus Hernandez.

Araujo, 33, mentioned she and Lyle, 35, had been with their youngsters when an “aggressive” Hernandez bought out of his automobile to say “nasty issues” and bang on the motive force’s aspect window.

“I used to be already panicking as a result of the youngsters had been very scared,” Araujo mentioned.

It was that concern, Lyle’s protection argued, that prompted the daddy to defend his household. Lyle’s brother-in-law, Lucas Delfino was driving. Lyle was within the entrance passenger seat. They had been in a rush to get to Miami Worldwide Airport.

Delfino bought off the Dolphin Expressway at Northwest twenty seventh Avenue and sped up in entrance of Hernandez in his try and get again on in the proper course.

Hernandez, 63, protested after they had been ready for the 14th road gentle to vary. Delfino bought out of the automobile, however he forgot to place the automobile in Park, so he needed to run again.

Maria Rizzo, who was in a automobile close by, was a witness to the prosecution who mentioned she noticed Hernandez “put his palms up” and Lyle hit him anyway.

Surveillance video reveals Lyle punching Hernandez, who was left unconscious. Delfino and Lyle bought again within the automobile and drove away.

Araujo mentioned she didn’t see Lyle punch Hernandez.

Hernandez suffered a head harm and died 4 days later. Officers arrested Lyle in 2019. A decide denied the “Stand Your Floor” protection.

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