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Giovanni Laguna Accused of Assaulting Miss Venezuela in Cannes

An ongoing French probe follows viral videos of Andrea del Val’s injuries with no public confirmation of charges against Giovanni Laguna.

Overview

  • Viral clips and social posts showed Andrea del Val with facial injuries and footage of Giovanni Laguna being detained during Festival de Cannes events.
  • Andrea del Val publicly accused Laguna of assault and posted images and video of her wounds while saying she has received medical care and is out of danger.
  • Laguna denied the allegations in a video statement, saying the injury was accidental during a struggle over a phone and that he was released after giving testimony to authorities.
  • French police intervened at the scene and opened an investigation, but as of the latest reports no formal charges or legal outcomes have been confirmed.
  • The case has spread mainly through paparazzi and social media posts rather than official judicial releases, and coverage highlights Laguna’s ties to high‑profile beauty queens including Fátima Bosch.