Brazilian footballer Dani Alves has agreed to turn in his passport and wear a tracking device if released pending an investigation into a sexual assault against him, his lawyer told a Spanish court this week. said in an appeal filed.
Alves was placed in provisional custody in January after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a nightclub on December 30. After analyzing an initial investigation by authorities and hearing testimony from alleged victim Alves, the judge ordered the veteran player to be jailed without bail. witness.
Alves has denied any wrongdoing.
on appeal obtained by Associated Press On Wednesday, Alves offered to report to courts and authorities if necessary, including every day, and not to leave Spain. He did not come within 500 yards of her accusers or her home or place of work, nor did he communicate with her under any circumstances. The appeal says he agrees to wear a device that allows authorities to monitor his whereabouts at all times to ensure he is complying with his obligations.
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The appeals court said Alves would pay bail in an amount set by a judge, in addition to submitting travel documents to authorities. A judge partially denied Alves bail because he was deemed a fugitive risk.
Alves’ attorneys, including the same attorney who worked on Lionel Messi’s tax evasion case, argued that the accusations by the alleged victim alone were insufficient to prompt his detention without bail.
Brazil’s Dani Alves listens to questions during the World Cup press conference in Doha, Qatar on December 1, 2022. he continues.
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They included saying she was scared of Alves and his friends at a nightclub, even though security cameras showed her and her friends in a “celebrative” fashion. He said there were contradictions in her testimony.
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They also point to images that show the accusers were not forced into the bathroom where they claimed they were assaulted.
Alves initially denied having sex with her, but later admitted to consensual sex.
In his appeal, his lawyer said he initially denied having sex with her because he wanted to protect his wife and child.
The accuser reportedly waived her right to seek monetary compensation from Alves if ultimately convicted.
Under Spanish Sexual Consent Law As passed last year, sexual assault includes a range of crimes, from online abuse and groping to rape, each with different punishments. For violent rape, at most he could be sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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The 39-year-old Alves has won 42 football titles, including three Champions Leagues with Barcelona and two Copa Americas in Brazil. He made his third World Cup appearance last year in Qatar.
Alves had a contract with him mexican club pumas Terminated after arrest. He returned to Spain from Brazil and was taken into custody after agreeing to speak to authorities about the case.
