Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves, detained on rape charges, may hand over his passport to Spanish authorities and also use a tracking device, which will be released while the case continues.
According to the Brazilian international’s lawyers, who filed an appeal with a Barcelona court this Wednesday to release the 39-year-old, Alves is prepared to comply with those rules, thereby eliminating any danger of flight while the case is pending. being investigated. .
The same source added that Dani Alves is ready to appear in court and before the authorities as many times as necessary, including daily.
In addition to handing over his passport, which will prevent any escape to Brazil, the winger is also open to using any type of device that indicates his whereabouts.
Alves’ lawyers also argued that his detention without bail was wrongful, as there was insufficient evidence of the alleged rape of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub.
The Brazilian footballer was arrested on January 20 after contacting the police on suspicion of sexual assault in December.
The player was called to the Les Corts police station in Barcelona following an investigation into an alleged sexual offense that was filed on January 2.
The alleged facts were supposed to occur on the night of December 30-31.
Alves initially denied knowing the alleged victim, but resorting to CCTV footage, it became clear that the Brazilian was lying, leading to his arrest.
Dani Alves, who was at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has had a successful career with FC Barcelona, also representing Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain in particular in a career full of success, making him the most decorated player. in the world with 42 trophies.
The Brazilian footballer, married to a Spaniard, was vacationing in Barcelona after the 2022 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar.
Because of this incident, Pumas, the club that Dani Alves represented, terminated the contract with the player, and some sponsors also severed their connection with the Brazilian.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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