"The reason we have a justice system is to examine the accuracy of claims like these," she said. "The incidents being referenced were thoroughly investigated and it was determined that they were either without merit or I was exonerated. I have custody of my children and provide a loving and safe home for them. The difficulties I suffered in my marriage are in the past, and I am moving forward as a stronger better woman.”
In court paperwork from 2014 obtained by
New Times as part of a tip, an attorney appointed by the court on behalf of Estela's two children described an interview with the children, who were 6 and 7 at the time, in which they both said that Estela punched the 7-year-old in the face "causing a bloody nose" after the boy said he would call the police on her.