MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — The wife of a man accused of killing five people in San Jacinto County last month was in a Montgomery County courtroom on Tuesday.
In court, Divimara Nava’s defense attorney said he is in communication with the Mexican consulate. He said the consulate is trying to get her out of jail because they believe she is a victim.
Nava is accused of helping her husband, Francisco Oropeza, hide from authorities after the mass shooting in Cleveland.
He was arrested after a four-day manhunt after he was found hiding under laundry in a closet.
Nava is charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive. The third-degree felony carries a sentence of two to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Editor's note: A previous version of this story mentioned that Divimara Nara's attorney said she was innocent. The story has been updated to note that the attorney said she was a victim. The headline has also been adjusted to say that her attorney is in contact with the Mexican consulate. It previously noted that her attorney asked them for help.
