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Dani Alves has reportedly been granted probation weeks after being a sentenced to jail for rape.
In a decision published this morning, judges have agreed to release Dani Alves on probation on €1 million euros (about R$5.4 million) bail, while the defense awaits its final sentence, as reported by Portal G1.
This development comes after the former Barcelona, PSG, and Juventus defender was sentenced to 4 and a half years in prison for accusations of raping a 23-year-old lady at a Sutton nightclub in Barcelona on December 31, 2022.
Despite maintaining his innocence, the 40-year-old Brazilian defender spent over 365 days at Brians II prison, with his appeals for bail repeatedly denied by the prosecutors office.
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16:21 - 10.03.2024
FOOTBALL Dani Alves' family fights back against false suicide rumors amid legal battle
A prankstar had claimed Dani Alves commited suicide in prison weeks after being sentenced to four and a half years in jail for being found guilty of rape.
However, a mitigating factor came into play, as Alves paid 150,000 euros to the victim before the trial, a fee reportedly covered by his friend Neymar, according to several reports in Brazil.
Consequently, his sentence was reduced, offering the former defender a glimpse of freedom after over 14 months behind bars.
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05:54 - 24.02.2024
Neymar in Hot Water with Brazilian Government Officials After Helping Dani Alves Reduce Prison Sentence
Brazilian star Neymar has been slammed by Brazilian government officials after providing help for former teammate Dani Alves
Dani Alves’ personal and professional fallout revealed
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Since the sexual assault scandal began, Alves has faced a series of personal and professional challenges.
Initially, he was on the brink of losing his estranged wife Joana Sanz, who engaged in a series of back-and-forth discussions over a potential divorce from the footballer.
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11:59 - 22.02.2024
Dani Alves: 7 Intriguing Reasons why he was given 4.6-year sentence for Rape
Dani Alves has finally known his fate in the rape case having been caught up in the crosshairs of the law for more than 365 days.
Amidst the turmoil, Alves also received support from his ex-wife and babymama Dinorah Santana, only for her to denounce him publicly weeks before his trial in January.
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Furthermore, Alves suffered professional repercussions, being fired by Mexican club Pumas following the allegations last year.
The tarnishing of his reputation extended to his association with Barcelona, as his name was removed from the Barcelona legends website after being convicted of rape, only to be reinstated days later.
Adding to the distress, a false rumor circulated on social media suggesting that Alves had taken his own life in prison.
However, subsequent reports confirmed that the information emerged from a troll account, and Alves was indeed alive in prison.
Beyond the confines of the courtroom, Alves' life has been marred by personal and professional upheaval in the wake of the sexual assault allegations.
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