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State prosecutors had sought a nine-year prison sentence for Alves while the lawyers representing his accuser wanted 12 years.
Brazilian football legend Dani Alves has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona nightclub, a Spanish court ruled on Thursday.
The three-judge panel thus sentenced Alves to four years and six months behind the bars.
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Per Marca, Alves, aged 40, denied any wrongdoing during a trial that took place over three days this month.
And multiple reports have indicated his legal is considering appealing the decision.
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15:35 - 13.02.2024
Dani Alves: Imprisoned Brazilian defender DUMPED by Image rights company amid trial in Rape case
Dani Alves just cannot catch a break with his situation worsening each day.
The court found that Alves had sexually assaulted his victim early in the morning of Dec. 31, 2022, when she said he raped her in a bathroom of an upscale Barcelona nightclub.
State prosecutors had sought a nine-year prison sentence for Alves while the lawyers representing his accuser wanted 12 years.
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05:52 - 07.02.2024
Dani Alves' Wife Gives Crucial Testimony in Rape Case, Denies Trying to Divorce Ex-Barcelona Star
The ex-Barcelona and Juventus star's wife provided testimony that could help reduce his sentence in the event of a guilty plea
However, his defense asked for his acquittal, or if found guilty a one-year sentence plus 50,000 euros ($54,000) compensation for the victim.
Alves has been in jail since being detained on Jan. 20, 2023. His requests for bail were denied because the court considered him a flight risk, per the publication.
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12:00 - 05.01.2024
Daniel Alves’ mother allegedly leaks uncensored pictures of Brazilian’s accuser in rape trial
Former Barcelona star Daniel Alves' mother has complicated his sexual assault trial after going against the judge's orders by publicising the identity of his accuser
Its important to note that Brazil does not extradite its own citizens when they are sentenced in foreign countries.
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Alves is one of the most decorated players in the history of the game, winning three UEFA Champions League trophies, three Club World Cups, six Laligas, an Italian Serie A, two French League titles and multiple other honours.
Additional Information: Marca
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