Spanish Court Overturns Dani Alves Sexual Assault Conviction
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March 28, 2025 11:48
spain - Spanish court overturns Dani Alves sexual assault conviction. Alves won his appeal against a rape conviction.
Dani Alves' Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned
The top court in Spain's Catalonia region overturned the conviction of Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves for sexual assault. Alves was sentenced to prison in February 2024 for raping a woman in a nightclub in December 2022.
Key Points:
- Alves won his appeal against the sexual assault conviction.
- Released from prison in March 2024 pending appeal.
- Court cited 'insufficient evidence' to rule out Alves' presumption of innocence.