Footballer Dani Alves faces trial for rape
The most decorated football player in the world, Brazilian Dani Alves, appeared in court on a rape case. This was reported by Mundo Deportivo.
According to the source, the trial began on February 5 and will last until February 7 behind closed doors. It is noted that the parties were unable to reach a pre-trial agreement, as the football player refused to admit guilt.
Alves was indicted on July 31, 2023. A Barcelona court concluded that the football player raped the girl who filed a complaint against him. It was noted that he faces imprisonment for a term of four to 15 years.
The athlete was arrested on January 20, 2023. According to the alleged victim, on December 30, 2022, in one of the nightclubs in Barcelona, the football player locked her in the toilet, where he beat and raped her.
Alves became the champion of France, Italy, Spain and won the national cups of these countries. As part of the Brazilian national team, the defender won the Olympic Games and the World Youth Championship, and also won the America’s Cup and the Confederations Cup twice each.
Source: Lenta
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