Former Football Star Dani Alves Faces Allegations of Rape in High-Profile Trial
BARCELONA, Spain – Former professional footballer Dani Alves has appeared in court in Barcelona, Spain, on charges of raping a woman in a nightclub. The trial, which began on Monday, could lead to a prison sentence of up to 12 years for Alves if he’s found guilty. In addition to the potential prison time, he may also be ordered to pay damages of £128,000 (€150,000) to his accuser. Alves, who spent the past year in prison awaiting the trial, arrived at the court accompanied by his lawyer, Ines Guardiola. Guardiola claimed that Alves is in … Read more