Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves has been ordered to remain behind bars whereas an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault in opposition to him continues.
A court docket in Spain denied bail to the previous Barcelona participant, ruling he’s a flight threat and should keep in jail whereas the probe takes place.
Alves was arrested final month, after he was accused of sexual assault in a nightclub on 30 December, and was jailed with out bail after an preliminary investigation.
He has denied any wrongdoing.
In a press release, his defence workforce mentioned: “Daniel Alves remains as innocent as he was before this ruling.
“His need to go away Spain and elude the method didn’t, and doesn’t, exist.”
His lawyers added Alves was willing to turn over his passport and wear a tracking device if freed, as well as report to the authorities as and when needed, and not go within 500 metres of the accuser’s home or workplace.
However, the court argued those measures were not enough to stop Alves from trying to escape, adding there is considerable evidence a crime may have been committed, and his wealth could make it easier for him to flee.
“Nothing would cease Mr Alves from leaving Spain by air, sea and even land with out documentation and reaching his nation of origin, the place he may keep understanding that he wouldn’t be delivered to Spain regardless of worldwide arrest warrants or extradition orders,” the court said.
Brazil does not extradite its citizens when sentenced abroad.
Robinho, one other former Brazil participant, dodged a nine-year sentence handed to him in Italy for rape, by staying in his residence nation, the place he stays free.
Alves, 39, can enchantment whereas the court docket decides whether or not to arrange a trial.
Sexual assault offences can differ – from on-line abuse, to groping and rape – beneath Spain’s consent legal guidelines handed final 12 months, with every offence having a special punishment.
Those discovered responsible of rape may withstand 15 years in jail.
The footballer has gained 42 titles, which incorporates three Champions League wins with Barcelona and two Copa Americas with Brazil.
Source: information.sky.com”