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sports1 year ago

"Dani Alves Released on Bail After Sexual Assault Conviction"

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves has been released from prison after paying a €1 million bond for provisional release following a sexual assault conviction. Alves, who was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison, has had his Brazilian and Spanish passports confiscated and is prohibited from leaving Spanish territory. He must also make weekly court appearances and adhere to a restraining order, barring him from contacting the plaintiff and requiring him to stay at least one kilometer away from her.

sports1 year ago

"Dani Alves Released on Bail Pending Appeal for Sexual Assault Conviction"

Former Brazil footballer Dani Alves has been released from prison after posting a €1 million bail while awaiting the result of an appeal to his rape conviction. Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in prison by Catalonia's top court for sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. He left the Brians 2 prison wearing a gray jacket over a white turtleneck, and is now required to surrender his passports, stay in the country, and adhere to other restrictions. The decision to grant him bail has sparked backlash, with the victim's lawyer criticizing it as "justice for the rich."

sports1 year ago

"Dani Alves Denied Release as Bail Set at €1m After Rape Conviction"

Former Brazil footballer Dani Alves will spend the weekend in prison after failing to come up with the €1 million bail required for his conditional release while awaiting the result of an appeal to his rape conviction. Alves' legal team had requested an extension but was unable to deliver the funds, and he hopes to have the money ready by Monday or Tuesday. The decision to grant Alves bail has sparked backlash, with the victim's lawyer calling it a "scandalous" decision, and all parties involved have been given three days to appeal. This comes in the wake of fellow footballer Robinho starting a nine-year prison sentence for rape, prompting discussions about the responsibility of athletes to set a positive example.

sports-crime1 year ago

"Neymar's Family Refuses to Bail Alves Out of Spanish Prison Following Rape Conviction"

Neymar's father announced that their family will not pay the one million euros required to bail out former Brazil defender Dani Alves from a Spanish prison after his rape conviction, stating that the matter is over for them. Alves, who denies wrongdoing, was sentenced to four years, six months in prison and is currently held in a jail outside Barcelona. The Brazilian soccer confederation has yet to comment on the case, while Brazil's President and other prominent figures have criticized the Spanish court's decision to grant bail to Alves.

sports1 year ago

"Ex-Barcelona Star Dani Alves Granted €1M Bail Following Sexual Assault Conviction"

Former footballer Dani Alves has been granted release on €1 million bail pending appeal after being convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to 4½ years in prison. His release is contingent on surrendering his passports, staying in Spain, and adhering to a restraining order. The victim's lawyer expressed disappointment with the ruling, while the prosecution has three days to appeal. Alves, who maintains his innocence, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022.

sports1 year ago

"Dani Alves' Conviction: A Turning Point for Spain's Justice System"

Former Brazil and Barcelona right-back Dani Alves has been found guilty of sexual assault and sentenced to four and a half years in prison, marking a significant moment for Spain in the understanding of sexual assault. His conviction under the 'only yes is yes' law represents a shift in how sexual assault is perceived in the country, following the controversial 'La Manada case'. The verdict is seen as a victory for feminist organizations and a step towards ending impunity for powerful men, but there is still much work to be done in addressing sexual violence and supporting victims.

sports-legal1 year ago

"Former Soccer Star Dani Alves Sentenced to Four and a Half Years for Sexual Assault"

Former Brazil and Barcelona soccer star Dani Alves has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. The 40-year-old must also pay the victim around $163,000 for moral and physical damages. Alves, who denied the allegations, was found guilty by a Spanish court, which stated that evidence proved the assault was non-consensual. His sentence was reduced due to former teammate Neymar funding the trial. Alves, known for his successful career with clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, had joined Mexican club Pumas UNAM in 2022 but had his contract rescinded after his arrest.

crime1 year ago

"Former Soccer Star Dani Alves Sentenced to 4 1/2 Years for Sexual Assault"

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub and sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison. The court ordered Alves to pay 150,000 euros in compensation to the victim and banned him from approaching her for nine years. Alves denied the allegations and plans to appeal the verdict. This case is the first high-profile sex crime since Spain overhauled its legislation in 2022 to make consent central to defining a sex crime.

sports1 year ago

"Dani Alves: From Soccer Star to Prison Sentence"

Former Barcelona star Dani Alves, once revered for his on-field achievements and larger-than-life personality, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison after being found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. His conviction has shattered his image and left Barcelona supporters wishing to erase his name from the club's history. Alves changed his story multiple times leading up to the trial, but was ultimately found guilty. He will appeal the sentence, with reports suggesting that the damages he paid to the victim helped reduce his prison term.

sports1 year ago

"Former Soccer Star Dani Alves Receives 4 1/2-Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Assault"

Soccer star Dani Alves has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for sexual assault after being found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. The court ordered Alves to pay 150,000 euros in compensation to the victim and imposed a nine-year ban on approaching or communicating with her. The case was seen as a victory for Spain's sexual liberty law, which emphasizes the lack of consent of the victim as key to determining sex crimes. Alves, who denied the rape, has had his legacy as one of soccer's most successful players shattered by the conviction.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Ex-Brazilian Football Star Dani Alves Convicted of Rape, Receives 4.5-Year Prison Sentence"

Soccer star Dani Alves has been found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub and sentenced to four years and six months in prison. He was also ordered to pay 150,000 euros in compensation to the victim and banned from approaching her for nine years. Alves plans to appeal the verdict. The case is the first high-profile sex crime since Spain overhauled its legislation in 2022 to make consent central to defining a sex crime.

crime1 year ago

"Ex-Brazilian Soccer Star Dani Alves Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years for Rape"

Former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves has been found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub and has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison, with a further five years' probation. The court rejected his defense that he was drunk at the time of the incident. Alves, who has been in pre-trial detention since January 2023, has changed his testimony multiple times. The court's decision took into account his payment of damages to the victim.

crime1 year ago

"Former Soccer Star Dani Alves Sentenced to 4.5 Years for Sexual Assault"

Former soccer player Dani Alves has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. The court ruled that there was proof the assault was not consensual, despite Alves' insistence that the sexual relations were consensual. He has also been ordered to pay $162,700 in damages to the woman and plans to appeal the ruling.

crime1 year ago

"Former Barcelona Star Dani Alves Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault"

Former Barcelona and Brazil full-back Dani Alves has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for sexual assault at a nightclub in Barcelona. He has also been ordered to pay €150,000 to the victim, serve five years of supervised freedom upon release, and is prohibited from communicating with the victim for nine years and six months. Alves, who has been in custody since his arrest in January 2023, has repeatedly denied the charges against him but was found guilty by the court.

crime1 year ago

"Ex-Barcelona Star Dani Alves Receives 4.5-Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Assault"

Former Barcelona player Dani Alves has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison by Catalonia's top court for sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. The court also ordered him to pay €150,000 to the victim. Alves, who had maintained the sex was consensual, had been in preventive pre-trial prison since January 2023. The case was heard over three days, with Alves changing his story multiple times. The 40-year-old, who played for Barcelona, Juventus, and PSG, had his contract terminated by Mexican club Pumas following his arrest.