Rapper Morad faced a mistaken arrest in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat on Friday, 24 April. Mossos d'Esquadra officers detained him based on an outdated restraining order. A court had already cancelled this order. His lawyer presented proof that the order was no longer valid. Police then released him from the station. This incident highlights potential delays in updating police databases with judicial resolutions.
Mistaken Arrest Details
Plainclothes officers from the Mossos d'Esquadra spotted Morad on Avenida de Catalunya in L'Hospitalet during the afternoon. They identified him and checked their systems. Police records showed an active restraining order. This order prevented him from being near the Blocs Florida area, where his stepfather lived. The order stemmed from a previous case involving threats and damages. Morad reportedly tried to escape. However, officers intercepted his vehicle and arrested him for breaching a court order.
Court Order Had Been Cancelled
The situation changed significantly at the L'Hospitalet de Llobregat police station. Morad's lawyer presented a court order from Sant Feliu de Llobregat, dated 20 March. This document confirmed the original case had been archived. It also confirmed the restraining order was cancelled. The initial complaint alleged Morad had harmed animals and damaged gardens belonging to his mother's partner. However, prosecutors could not prove these claims. Judge Beatriz Valdés, from court number 6 in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, decided to archive the case. El Caso.com reported this, having accessed the court order.
Broader Context for Morad
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is Catalonia's second-largest city. It directly borders Barcelona. The Blocs Florida neighbourhood is a well-known residential area within the city. Morad is a prominent figure in the Catalan music scene. He maintains a local establishment there where he meets friends. He has faced other legal issues previously. These include a period in prison. Another restraining order temporarily barred him from the Blocs Florida area. The Mossos confirmed the court's firm resolution. They then voided Morad's arrest. He left the L'Hospitalet de Llobregat police station.
Future Plans
Additionally, a L'Hospitalet court recently archived another case against Morad. This involved alleged threats against Mossos officers. Morad can now return to the Blocs Florida area. He plans to fulfil his concert commitments across Spain this summer.
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Originally published by El Caso (El Nacional). Read original article.
