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Robinho's defence is asking for his release on bail after he was sentenced to rot in prison for 9 years.
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has reopened proceedings in the case of Robinho, the disgraced former footballer convicted of rape.
According to Brazilian outlet g1,globo, this fresh trial, held on November 15 – Brazil’s Proclamation of the Republic holiday – comes months after the ex-Manchester City and Real Madrid winger began serving a nine-year sentence in São Paulo’s Penitentiary II of Tremembé.
Robinho’s defence team has filed two habeas corpus appeals, seeking his release to serve the sentence in freedom.
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While Justice Gilmar Mendes has expressed support for the appeal, Justices Luiz Fux and Edson Fachin have staunchly opposed it.
The deliberations, initially paused in September for a case review, have reignited a fierce debate about justice, celebrity privilege, and the legal system’s ability to deliver closure for victims.
Robinho’s Rape case: A crime that shook international football
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Robinho’s conviction stems from a 2013 incident in Milan, Italy, where he was found guilty of participating in the gang rape of a 23-year-old Albanian woman at a nightclub.
At the time, Robinho was playing for AC Milan, and the allegations sent shockwaves through the football world.
Despite the Milan Public Prosecutor’s efforts to extradite him, Brazil’s constitution protects its citizens from being extradited to serve sentences abroad.
The former Santos star previously argued that his skin colour affected the proceedings leading to his damning verdict.
Public outrage has since mounted as Robinho’s defence attempts to secure his release.
Critics have also argued the case exemplifies how legal loopholes can hinder justice, especially in cross-border crimes.
The victim, whose identity has been protected, continues to seek justice in the face of these prolonged legal battles.
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