After what Journalist Pedro Brieger was accused by 19 women of having “sexually harassed” them in different areas and in different work, social and personal situations, Her colleague and partner Luli Trujillo asked to talk about the case and admitted that she felt “distressed and guilty” by “not having done anything with the information I had” on the reprehensible actions of his colleague.
Two weeks ago, A Twitter thread by journalist Alejandro Alfie brought to light the testimony of five women who said they had been harassed by Brieger whether as students, co-workers or interviewers. Although the Middle East and international politics specialist denied the facts and even threatened to “prosecute” those who followed the subject, The victims of his actions continued to grow and yesterday no less than 19 complaints were filed against him.
According to the complaint, Brieger’s harassment did not only occur in the workplace. It also happened around his home: a former neighbor in the building where he lived accused him of “showing her his member” during an elevator ride they shared, after which a series of messages and calls followed that frightened her so much that she decided to move as far away as possible. Trips, dinners, chance encounters, international coverage, seminars, classes, talks: there was not a situation, according to the testimonies, that Brieger did not take advantage of to commit his felonies.
In the midst of this maelstrom of accusations that kept piling up, Brieger lost his jobs as he was dismissed from C5N and Radio La Red, where his friend Eduardo Alivertihost of “Radio Brand”, He confessed that “I’m in shit but these things come before friendship” announcing that his voice would no longer appear in the cycle. Who also spoke was Luli Trujillo, host of “Cecinco”, said she was “distressed” by the situation.
C5N HOST LULI TRUJILLO FEELS GUILTY ABOUT THE BRIEGER CASE
“Today, 19 complaints were made against journalist Pedro Brieger, who until recently was on this screen. Personally, I am very distressed by what we are learning. I feel guilty for not having done something with the information that I also had, as many of us have had over the years about this. I want to say that I support the victims who speak when they can and not when they want to, and that they speak when they feel supported, in addition to a network that supports and supports even with what it means to publicly recognize and with words the victims.” the journalist admitted.
“Pedro Brieger was a sexual abuser… sexual harassment, sorry, harassment, not abuse. Sexual harassment, abuse of power, harassment and exhibitionism for more than 30 years. Students, former students, journalists, neighbors, who today are 19 but tomorrow could be more, have suffered these events. A public apology from Pedro Brieger is now expected. And it is also requested that legislation be introduced regarding what has to do with workplace harassment. Which is not the same as in the street but which also generates not only a very difficult personal situation but also makes you abandon work or study situations, because the victims have lost jobs, have lost opportunities and have seen their careers damaged by this issue. It was a systematic action over 30 years. Hopefully the power systems that always end up covering up for the harassers not only in the media but in any work or academic environment begin to be cut off.”Luli demanded.
