Spanish Court Overturns Dani Alves' Rape Conviction
A Spanish court has overturned Dani Alves' rape conviction due to unreliable testimony and conflicting evidence, annulling his four-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
Published on March 28, 2025
A Spanish court has overturned Brazilian footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, citing inconsistencies in the accuser's testimony and conflicting video evidence. The decision, which annuls the four-and-a-half-year prison sentence imposed in connection with an incident at a Barcelona nightclub in 2022, marks a significant turn in the case.
Issued on March 28, 2025, the ruling by the High Court of Justice of Catalonia has lifted all restrictions on Alves, allowing him to leave the country. The decision is subject to an appeal to the Supreme Court, leaving open the possibility of further legal developments in the case.