Jose Trinidad Marin, publicly known as Trino Marin and ex-husband of the late singer Jenni Rivera, was released from prison in November 2024, after serving 18 years of a 31-year sentence for sex crimes committed against his daughter Janney “Chiquis” Rivera, his other daughter Jacqie Rivera, and his ex-sister-in-law Rosie Rivera.
The news of his release came just this week of 2025 and was confirmed by journalists and specialized media, which generated a strong impact among the Latino public in the United States, particularly among those who have closely followed the Rivera family’s story for more than two decades.
Trino Marín’s track record
Trino Marín was arrested in April 2006 after having remained a fugitive for almost nine years, having been formally charged in 1997.
In 2007, he was sentenced in a California court on multiple charges, including nine felonies, including child molestation, lewd acts with minors and sexual battery.
The gravity of his crimes was widely documented, and his case generated a wave of outrage and empathy for the victims, especially because it involved members of his own family.
How did you hear about the release of Chiquis and Jacqie Rivera’s father?
Mexican journalist Addis Tuñón confirmed his departure through an investigation into the California state prison system, revealing that Marín was no longer in the public inmate records.
His release was reportedly due to good behavior benefits, a common practice in the U.S. penal system, although it has proven controversial in cases of sexual abuse crimes, especially when the victims are minors.
Chiquis había ido a visitarlo a la cárcel hace meses y le otorgó su perdón; ella misma lo narró en su reality show 'Sin Filtros'
Rosie Rivera’s reaction to the news
Rosie Rivera, one of the victims and Jenni’s younger sister, was notified by Long Beach authorities of Marin’s departure. In recent interviews, she expressed mixed feelings about the news. While she said she has been working for years on her healing process, she acknowledged that she still feels afraid and does not want to have any contact with him.
Rosie has also been a key figure in the fight against sexual abuse within the Latino community, sharing her experience publicly and participating in awareness campaigns.
What did Chiquis say?
Chiquis Rivera, Jenni Rivera’s eldest daughter, has also spoken on the subject in the past, although she has preferred to keep a more reserved profile regarding her father’s release.
On previous occasions, she mentioned that she had forgiven her aggressor as part of her spiritual and personal process, although she clarified that forgiveness does not imply forgetting or reconciliation.
The strong theme of sexual abuse
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This case has reignited important conversations in the U.S. Hispanic community about victim protection, criminal justice, and the need to strengthen the legal and psychological resources available to survivors of abuse.
Organizations such as RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) and other local entities in cities such as Los Angeles and Houston have reiterated their commitment to support victims through free legal counseling, therapy and safe spaces for accompaniment.
The story of Trino Marin and the Rivera family is also a reminder of the resilience of victims, the power of speaking the truth, and the urgency of continuing to build a culture of prevention, justice and support in the Latino community in the United States. Marin’s release does not erase the pain of the past, but it does bring to the table the importance of being informed, active and in solidarity with issues that still affect many families in the country.
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