Chilean television personality Sergioโ Riesenberg vehemently deniedโฃ allegations of sexual abuse made by actress Pancha Merino, stating, “I have never โขhad contact with โher.” The accusations surfaced on november 21, 2024, โฃtriggering a โคswiftโ response from Riesenberg and prompting an immediate internal examination by the television network where he works.
Merino publicly detailed the alleged abuse on November 21,โ 2024, recounting an incidentโ she claims occurred several years ago. The allegations have ignitedโข a nationalโ conversation about misconduct within the Chileanโ entertainment industry and raised questions about accountability and support for victims. Riesenberg’s denial, issued through his legal representation, sets the stage for a possibly contentious legal battle and further scrutinyโ of his past conduct.
Riesenberg, known โขfor his work on various Chilean television programs, including appearances on BioBioChile, has been a prominent figure in the country’s entertainment scene forโ over two decades. Merino, an actress with a growing profile, has appeared in numerous television series and films. The case is unfolding against a backdrop of increased awareness and reporting of sexual misconduct allegations โคglobally, and within Chile, where movements like #metoo have gained traction. The network hasโข confirmed it is taking theโฃ allegations seriously and will cooperate fully with any investigations.