The footballer Dani Alves was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison, after being found guilty of sexual rape against a woman in Barcelona, Spain, it was confirmed this Thursday, February 22.
The sentence of the Brazilian player was issued by the court of the aforementioned city, who condemned the former defender of the Barça for an incident that occurred on December 31, 2022.
In addition, he must also pay compensation of 150,000 euros ($162,000) to the victim and will not be able to approach her home or place of work, or contact the woman by any means, for 9 years and six months.
The player was summoned by the court to hear the verdict and sentence. It was learned that his lawyer Inés Guardiola stated that they will appeal the ruling.
Dani Alves was convicted of rape
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