Prosecutors in Argentina have officially accused Cristian Pavón of sexual assault in the case they are investigating, which effectively means the case has not been dismissed and they will continue to investigate it.
While it’s being reported that Pavón has been “charged” with rape, journalist John Rojas explains the Argentine legal system doesn’t have the same progression for crimes as the American system, so being “imputado” doesn’t mean he’s arrested and charged, but rather he’s essentially formally linked to the case as the suspect.
The player’s legal team have explained this is a good thing, actually, since it will bring him one step closer to eventual exoneration.