Watch live: Former Barcelona footballer Dani Alves’s rape trial begins
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch live: Former Barcelona footballer Dani Alves’s rape trial begins

The Independent  

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Spain court rejects appeals against release of Dani Alves on bail
8 months, 1 week ago

Spain court rejects appeals against release of Dani Alves on bail

The Hindu  

A Spanish court on Wednesday dismissed appeals against the provisional release on bail of former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves from jail while awaiting his conviction for rape. But in a surprise move, a Barcelona court last month agreed to his request for provisional release while his appeal is heard if he posted bail of a million euros, handed over …

Dani Alves was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for rape. Why has he been released?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dani Alves was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for rape. Why has he been released?

New York Times  

On the morning of Monday, 25 March, Dani Alves was released from the Brians 2 prison to the north west of Barcelona, where he had been held for the past 14 months. GO DEEPER Dani Alves: Full details of his rape case as ex-Barca player is found guilty The Sutton nightclub, where the rape took place, did not hesitate to …

Alves released on bail
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Alves released on bail

China Daily  

Convicted rapist and former Brazil international Dani Alves left a prison near Barcelona on Monday after posting the one-million-euro bail set by a court to ensure his release pending appeal. Wearing jeans, a white polo neck sweater and black jacket, his face expressionless, Alves walked out of the Brians 2 prison in San Esteban Sasroviras near Barcelona with his lawyer, …

Dani Alves pays bail and can leave Spanish jail: court
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Dani Alves pays bail and can leave Spanish jail: court

The Hindu  

Former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves, convicted of rape in Spain, has paid his bail of one million euros and can leave jail pending his appeal, a court said Monday. In a surprise move, a Barcelona court agreed last Wednesday to his request for provisional release while his appeal is heard on condition that he posted bail of a million …

Brazil’s football head says rape convictions for Alves and Robinho end “nefarious chapter”
9 months ago

Brazil’s football head says rape convictions for Alves and Robinho end “nefarious chapter”

The Hindu  

Brazil’s football federation president Ednaldo Rodrigues said Friday that the rape convictions of former footballers Dani Alves and Robinho end “one of the most nefarious chapters” in the country’s sports history. Rodrigues said in a statement that the executives at governing body CBF and its coaching staff feel sorry for “the victims of the brutal crimes committed by the former …

Neymar’s father says his family won’t bail Alves out of Spanish prison after rape conviction
9 months ago

Neymar’s father says his family won’t bail Alves out of Spanish prison after rape conviction

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — The father of soccer star Neymar said Thursday that his family won’t pay the one million euros required to bail Dani Alves out of a Spanish prison where the former Brazil defender awaits the result of an appeal to his rape conviction. Neymar’s father didn’t specify how much they gave Alves but added it’s a “different situation” …

Robinho, Dani Alves expose the ugly side of the beautiful game
9 months ago

Robinho, Dani Alves expose the ugly side of the beautiful game

Hindustan Times  

In the last few hours, two eye-catching court rulings have come about in the world of football. Robinho is the latest to add to the dark side that comes with football First, Brazilian footballer Dani Alves, who was sentenced to four and a half years in jail for rape last month, according to a Spanish court, can now be freed …

Ex-Real Madrid and Manchester City star Robinho to serve Italian gang rape sentence in Brazil
9 months ago

Ex-Real Madrid and Manchester City star Robinho to serve Italian gang rape sentence in Brazil

Hindustan Times  

Judges in Brazil ruled on Wednesday that former Real Madrid striker Robinho will need to serve his nine-year prison sentence in Brazil, upholding his rape conviction. The trial took place in Brazil's Superior Court of Justice, the country's top court for non-constitutional matters, and saw a majority rule that the former player will need to serve his sentence in Brazil. …

Spanish court grants bail to Dani Alves while appealing rape conviction
9 months ago

Spanish court grants bail to Dani Alves while appealing rape conviction

The Hindu  

A Spanish court has decided to release Brazilian football star Dani Alves if he pays a bail of one million euros and hands over his passports while awaiting the appeal of his conviction for raping a woman in Barcelona. Alves was convicted in February and sentenced to four years and six months in prison for having raped a woman in …

Spanish court grants bail to football star Dani Alves while appealing rape conviction
9 months ago

Spanish court grants bail to football star Dani Alves while appealing rape conviction

Hindustan Times  

A Spanish court has decided to release Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves if he pays a bail of one million euros and hands over his passports while awaiting the appeal of his conviction for raping a woman in Barcelona. Barcelona's Brazilian defender Dani Alves The court issued the ruling on Wednesday. His prior requests to be let free on bail …

Dani Alves got financial backing from Neymar to continue defence of sexual assault case: Report
10 months ago

Dani Alves got financial backing from Neymar to continue defence of sexual assault case: Report

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday, Catalonia's top court found Dani Alves guilty of sexually assaulting a woman, and sentenced the former Barcelona star to four and a half years in prison. Alves' assets have been frozen following his divorce from ex-wife Dinorah Santana, who is also suing him for non-payment of alimony. On June 28, Alves also appointed Gustavo Xisto, who is one …

Dani Alves, ex-Barcelona star found guilty of sexual assault, sentenced to four and half years in prison
10 months ago

Dani Alves, ex-Barcelona star found guilty of sexual assault, sentenced to four and half years in prison

Hindustan Times  

Former Barcelona star Dani Alves has been found guilty by Catalonia's top court of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona night club in 2022. He has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison, and has also been ordered by the court to pay 150,000 euros to the victim. The case has gained plenty of attention, not …

Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to four and a half years in prison
10 months ago

Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to four and a half years in prison

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Dani Alves, one of the most successful soccer players of his generation, was found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub and sentenced to four years and six months in prison on Thursday. The court in its sentence said it considered favorably for Alves that he had “before the trial paid the court 150,000 euros …

Dani Alves is 'depressed' as he awaits verdict of alleged rape trial which began this month - with his Barcelona prison taking 'extreme measures' to look after ex-Brazil star
10 months ago

Dani Alves is 'depressed' as he awaits verdict of alleged rape trial which began this month - with his Barcelona prison taking 'extreme measures' to look after ex-Brazil star

Daily Mail  

Dani Alves is reportedly 'depressed' in prison as he waits for the verdict of his alleged rape trial. The Brians 2 prison is reportedly taking 'extreme measures' to look after Alves, a former Barcelona and Brazil player, such is his mental decline. Dani Alves is reportedly 'depressed' in prison as he awaits the verdict of his alleged rape trial Former …

Dani Alves to testify during trial for alleged sexual assault of a woman in Barcelona
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dani Alves to testify during trial for alleged sexual assault of a woman in Barcelona

Hindustan Times  

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves is set to give testimony Wednesday before a Barcelona court during the last day of his trial for alleged sexual assault of a young woman. Brazil footballer Dani Alves sits in court during the first day of his trial in Barcelona, Spain The 40-year-old Alves will have his chance to speak after spending two days …

Dani Alves faces day two of sexual assault trial in Barcelona. Police say accuser wants ‘justice’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dani Alves faces day two of sexual assault trial in Barcelona. Police say accuser wants ‘justice’

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — After being escorted in handcuffs into the Barcelona courtroom, Dani Alves sat in silence and listened to a stream of witnesses give testimony during the second day of his sexual assault trial on Tuesday. In testimony previously given to state prosecutors last year, the woman said she met Alves in a VIP area of the Sutton nightclub …

Footballer Dani Alves' rape trial set to begin in Barcelona
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Footballer Dani Alves' rape trial set to begin in Barcelona

Firstpost  

Brazilian footballer Dani Alves, a former star at Barca and PSG, goes on trial Monday in Barcelona accused of raping a woman in a local nightclub. According to the prosecution, Alves – who was on holiday in Barcelona at the time after playing for Brazil at the World Cup in Qatar – offered champagne to the young woman and her …

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves on trial for alleged sexual assault of a woman in Barcelona
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves on trial for alleged sexual assault of a woman in Barcelona

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves went on trial Monday, a year after he was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a Barcelona nightclub. The 40-year-old Alves, a former Barcelona player, has been in pre-trial custody for over a year since he was detained for allegedly sexually assaulting the woman on the night of Dec. 31, …

Brazilian footballer Dani Alves’ rape trial begins in Barcelona
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazilian footballer Dani Alves’ rape trial begins in Barcelona

The Hindu  

Brazilian footballer Dani Alves, a former star at Barca and PSG, goes on trial Monday in Barcelona accused of raping a woman in a local nightclub. According to the prosecution, Alves -- who was on holiday in Barcelona at the time after playing for Brazil at the World Cup in Qatar -- offered champagne to the young woman and her …

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves’ trial for alleged sexual assault to start Monday in Barcelona
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves’ trial for alleged sexual assault to start Monday in Barcelona

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — After spending a year in a Spanish jail, Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves will go on trial this week for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman at a Barcelona night club. Under Spain’s 2022 sexual consent law, the crime of sexual assault takes in a wide array of crimes from online abuse and groping to rape, each …

Dani Alves Set To Go On Trial For Rape in February 2024
1 year ago

Dani Alves Set To Go On Trial For Rape in February 2024

News 18  

Former Brazil football star Dani Alves will go on trial in Spain for allegedly raping a woman at a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022 between February 5-7, a Spanish court said Wednesday. A Spanish court has announced that the trial of Dani Alves, accused of rape, will take place from February 5 to 7. ⚖️ pic.twitter.com/QLR85BABf4 — Transfer News Live …

Ex-Barcelona Defender Dani Alves Looking At 9-Year Prison Sentence In Spain For Sexual Assault
1 year ago

Ex-Barcelona Defender Dani Alves Looking At 9-Year Prison Sentence In Spain For Sexual Assault

News 18  

Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence for Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman last year, a Spanish court said Thursday. READ: Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta Set To Become First Female Assistant Coach In Bundesliga Prosecutors also want Alves to pay 150,000 euros in damages to the victim, and to be prohibited from having any …

Former Barcelona Defender Dani Alves To Face Trial On Sexual Assault Charge In Spain
1 year, 1 month ago

Former Barcelona Defender Dani Alves To Face Trial On Sexual Assault Charge In Spain

News 18  

Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves will face trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in a night club last year, a Spanish court said Tuesday. Former Barcelona and Brazil defender, Dani Alves has been ordered to stand trial in Spain on charges of sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub last December, a Spanish court said on Tuesday.Alves, …

Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves to face trial on sexual assault charge in Spain
1 year, 1 month ago

Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves to face trial on sexual assault charge in Spain

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves will face trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in a night club last year, a Spanish court said Tuesday. The 40-year-old Alves has been in pre-trial jail since January when he was arrested for allegedly assaulting the woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on Dec. 30. Under Spain’s sexual consent law …

Brazil full-back Dani Alves to stand trial for sexual assault in Barcelona
1 year, 1 month ago

Brazil full-back Dani Alves to stand trial for sexual assault in Barcelona

The Hindu  

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves will face trial in Spain on charges of sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub last December, a Spanish court said on Tuesday. 15 in Barcelona, which is yet to set a date for the proceedings to begin, said there were sufficient grounds for Alves to stand trial, following requests by …

Dani Alves indicted in sexual assault case in Spain
1 year, 4 months ago

Dani Alves indicted in sexual assault case in Spain

Associated Press  

MADRID — Dani Alves denied wrongdoing after being indicted by a judge in a sexual assault case in Spain on Wednesday. Alves was also ordered to set aside 150,000 euros to pay his alleged victim if he is eventually found guilty and ordered to pay damages. Alves’ lawyers unsuccessfully tried to discredit testimony by the alleged victim and other witnesses …

Dani Alves set to be indicted in sexual assault case in Spain
1 year, 4 months ago

Dani Alves set to be indicted in sexual assault case in Spain

The Hindu  

A judge has decided to indict Dani Alves following an investigation into sexual assault accusations against the Brazilian player, a Spanish court said Monday. The judge concluded the investigation and found evidence of wrongdoing by Alves, who has been in custody since January on accusations he sexually assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on December 30. Alves’ lawyers …

Dani Alves set to be indicted in sexual assault case in Spain
1 year, 4 months ago

Dani Alves set to be indicted in sexual assault case in Spain

Associated Press  

MADRID — A judge has decided to indict Dani Alves following an investigation into sexual assault accusations against the Brazilian soccer player, a Spanish court said Monday. The judge concluded the investigation and found evidence of wrongdoing by Alves, who has been in custody since January on accusations he sexually assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on Dec. …

Brazilian Defender Dani Alves to Stand Trial in Spain on Sexual Assault Charges
1 year, 4 months ago

Brazilian Defender Dani Alves to Stand Trial in Spain on Sexual Assault Charges

News 18  

Brazilian defender Dani Alves will be tried on sexual assault charges in Spain, the high court of Catalonia told AFP on Monday. When the story first broke — and before he was arrested — Alves in a television interview initially denied knowing the woman entirely. The 40-year-old Alves, who could face up to 12 years in jail if found guilty, …

Spanish court again denies Dani Alves’ appeal to be freed while sexual assault probe continues
1 year, 6 months ago

Spanish court again denies Dani Alves’ appeal to be freed while sexual assault probe continues

Associated Press  

MADRID — Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves will remain in jail after a Spanish court on Monday denied another one of his requests to be freed on bail while an investigation into a sexual assault accusation against him continues. The Barcelona court said Alves remains a flight risk and should stay detained until the investigation concludes. But the court said …

Brazilian Dani Alves' Bail Request Denied by Spanish Court Yet Again
1 year, 7 months ago

Brazilian Dani Alves' Bail Request Denied by Spanish Court Yet Again

News 18  

Former Barcelona player Dani Alves will remain in jail after a Spanish court on Tuesday denied his request to be freed on bail while a sexual assault accusation against the Brazilian is investigated. A judge ordered him to be jailed without bail after analyzing the initial probe by authorities and hearing testimony from Alves, the alleged victim and witnesses. Alves’ …

Dani Alves’ lawyers file another appeal for bail
1 year, 8 months ago

Dani Alves’ lawyers file another appeal for bail

The Hindu  

Dani Alves’ lawyers on Thursday filed another appeal asking a judge to free the Brazilian footballer on bail while the investigation of a sexual assault accusation against him continues. Alves’ defence team filed a 200-page report and videos from security cameras that they say discredit testimony by the alleged victim and other witnesses. The lawyers also reiterated that Alves would …

Spain court denies Dani Alves’ appeal to be freed on bail
1 year, 10 months ago

Spain court denies Dani Alves’ appeal to be freed on bail

Associated Press  

MADRID — A Spanish court denied Dani Alves’ appeal on Tuesday to be freed on bail while the investigation of a sexual assault accusation against the Brazilian soccer player continues. “Nothing would stop Mr. Alves from leaving Spain by air, sea or even land without documentation and reaching his country of origin, where he could stay knowing that he would …

Spanish prosecutors oppose attempt to free Dani Alves on bail
1 year, 10 months ago

Spanish prosecutors oppose attempt to free Dani Alves on bail

The Hindu  

Spanish prosecutors oppose the appeal by Dani Alves’ defence team for him to be free on bail while the investigation continues into sexual assault accusations against the footballer. Alves’ lawyers filed the appeal last week saying the Brazilian agreed to turn in his passport and wear a tracking device if he was freed. Alves would also report to the court …

Arrest shatters Dani Alves’ image as soccer’s witty winner
1 year, 11 months ago

Arrest shatters Dani Alves’ image as soccer’s witty winner

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Dani Alves has spent his first night in pre-trial jail for alleged sexual assault in Spain, an incident that has left his wife distraught and shocked the soccer world. When Xavi returned to Barcelona as the coach midway through last season, he gave his approval to the club bringing back Alves for a second stint to provide …

Dani Alves jailed in Spain for alleged sexual assault
1 year, 11 months ago

Dani Alves jailed in Spain for alleged sexual assault

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Dani Alves, one of soccer’s most successful and charismatic players, was arrested Friday after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Spain. State prosecutors had asked for him to be held without bail, and a judge agreed after charging him with sexual assault following several hours of testimony from him, the alleged victim and a witness, …

Dani Alves under investigation for sexual assault, court confirms
1 year, 11 months ago

Dani Alves under investigation for sexual assault, court confirms

The Hindu  

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves is under investigation over an allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman in a nightclub in Spain last month, Catalonia’s Supreme Court said on Tuesday. The court in Barcelona said in a statement it had opened proceedings “for an alleged crime of sexual assault as a result of the complaint filed by a …

Footballer arrested in ‘rape’ inquiry facing further allegations
2 years, 5 months ago

Footballer arrested in ‘rape’ inquiry facing further allegations

The Independent  

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