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HOUSTON – Houston crime victims advocate April Aguirre says a political ad supporting Gov. Greg Abbott has led to death threats, harassment and concerns for family members.<\/p>\n
In the political ad, Aguirre talks about the murder of her 9-year-old niece, Arlene Alvarez.<\/p>\n
Arlene’s mother, Wendy Alvarez, is condemning the ad and wants it taken down.<\/p>\n
Political ad sparks backlash <\/p>\n
In a lengthy post on Facebook, Wendy Alvarez wrote in part, “I did not agree to make my daughter part of anyone’s political campaign. I did not agree to use her tragedy to influence votes.”<\/p>\n
“She had to put out a statement because of all the harassment and hate that the families have received,” said Aguirre. “To attack somebody over who they are supporting is insane, and I want to make it clear that is a video I made, and Wendy is nowhere in that video. There’s been threats, there’s been harassment and thousands of messages of hate.”<\/p>\n
Aguirre says what she does politically is her own personal choice and should not reflect on her family.<\/p>\n
Arlene Alvarez’s mother responds <\/p>\n
What they’re saying: FOX 26 reached out to Wendy Alvarez. She sent us a prepared statement that says in part:<\/p>\n
“At this time, I respectfully decline any interviews, news coverage or public statements regarding myself, my family or my daughter Arlene.<\/p>\n
The past few days have been extremely overwhelming and emotionally difficult for my family. I have already made my position clear publicly, and I do not wish to particpate in any further media attention.”<\/p>\n
Abbott campaign responds <\/p>\n
The other side:<\/p>\n
FOX 26 reached out to Abbott’s campaign.<\/p>\n
Eduardo Leal told us they have had no conversations with Wendy Alvarez.<\/p>\n
The Source: The information in this article comes from interviews and statements provided to FOX 26 by April Aguirre, Wendy Alvarez and Eduardo Leal, as well as Wendy Alvarez’s Facebook post.<\/p>\n
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