# Victoria Ruffo Reactions to Rumors Linking José Eduardo in Vadhir Derbez Investigation

> Victoria Ruffo says her son José Eduardo is not involved in Vadhir Derbez's sexual assault investigation but remains worried.
- Title: Victoria Ruffo Reactions to Rumors Linking José Eduardo in…
- Summary: Victoria Ruffo says her son José Eduardo is not involved in Vadhir Derbez's sexual assault investigation but remains worried.
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- Source: Infobae — https://infobae.com/mexico/2026/11/07/victoria-ruffo-reacciona-a-los-rumores-que-vinculan-a-jose-eduardo-en-investigacion-contra-vadhir-derbez-por-presunta-violacion
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## Victoria Ruffo's Response
Victoria Ruffo said she would not involve her son José Eduardo Derbez in the controversy but admitted the case affected her.

> Claro que me preocupa mi hijo
## Rumors Linking José Eduardo
Reports on X mention José Eduardo Derbez in a new investigation against Vadhir Derbez for alleged sexual assault.
## Vadhir Derbez's Legal Status
Vadhir Derbez's arrest order was revoked after a court granted him legal protection, allowing him to remain free.
## Previous Legal History
Vadhir Derbez faced a 2009 criminal case in the US for alleged non-consensual physical contact with a 15-year-old girl.
## Defense Claims
Vadhir Derbez's defense claims the case involves extortion and that there are sufficient evidence to prove it is a scam.

> No quiero dar mucho detalle de qué más hay de pruebas y no, pero sí mis abogados han seguido haciendo investigaciones y hemos encontrado cosas superchuecas y de hecho creo que hay hasta medios que fueron a investigar por su lado y que también encontraron cosas, o sea, hay suficientes pruebas para ver que esto está armadísimo y que es una babosada
## Fiscalía's Position
The CDMX Fiscalía has enough evidence to pursue the case but will not disclose details to avoid media interference.
## Legal Proceedings Timeline
The investigation began on April 2, 2026, with Vadhir Derbez denying the allegations and claiming financial threats.
## Investigation Impact
The case led to the suspension of a key official after the defense allegedly accessed confidential investigation documents.
## Current Status
Vadhir Derbez remains free pending an initial court hearing, with no confirmed involvement of his brother José Eduardo.
## Key takeaway

Victoria Ruffo denies her son José Eduardo Derbez's involvement in Vadhir Derbez's sexual assault investigation but expresses concern for his legal safety.