Dani Alves’ victim rejected the deal: “The consequences are irreparable”

As El Periódico de Cataluña of the Prensa Ibérica group learned from these conversations, The defense evaluated the possibility of paying compensation to the complainant with a significant amount of money. In this sense, the lawyer pointed out in his statement that “any crime committed against sexual freedom, moral damage and its consequences are irreparable”, implying that a possible agreement was signed. almost impossible if it is about an economic problem. The statement was published this Thursday, after it was reported that the victim had sent a letter to the court last August, canceling the decision not to seek compensation when giving evidence before the investigating judge.

Legal sources consulted by El Periódico de Cataluña claim that: This cancellation is just one procedural step. if, at the end of the proceedings, the victim decides, as is her right, to seek compensation for the psychological damage caused by the alleged sexual assault. For now, the only party presenting the indictment is the prosecutor’s office and in the indictment, He is demanding 9 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release, as well as 150 thousand euros in compensation. This is an amount recorded in court by the former player at the request of the investigating judge and after the case was filed. Alves’ defense argues that the deposit of this amount should legally be considered as a mitigating measure to repair the damage, therefore, in his opinion, the possible penalty could be reduced to up to one year if it is deemed high-quality. prison.

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This newspaper confirmed that the first meetings between the parties took place a few months ago, at the request of Alves’s lawyer at the time, Cristóbal Martell, and that meetings were also held with the prosecutor of the case and the victim’s lawyer. After testifying before the investigating judge on January 20, no agreement was reached regarding the former player’s claim that the agreement included a sentence that would mean his continued detention. In that meeting three years’ imprisonment and postponement of executiona fact denied by the prosecution. Likewise, a significant amount of money was put on the table for the victim, but his representative also denied this.

The conversation continued with Alves changing lawyers and Inés Guardiola assuming defense duties, but neither side could reach an agreement. The differences between them were remarkable. Sources consulted assure that no contact for two months. The defense of the former football player signaled a new strategy with its request for annulment of the trial, which was rejected by the court, and its new request for the release of the former football player, which was also rejected. From the beginning, Defense not willing to accept a sentence that would mean Alves would remain in prison.

In his statement, the complainant’s lawyer said he understood the legal process “and the duty to inform and the media attention it aroused” regarding the alleged sexual assault that allegedly occurred at Sutton nightclub on the night of 30-31 December. He notes that although he is a public figure, this “does not legitimize the publication and/or publication of information whose sole effect is to increase the flow of information.” obvious pain The lawyer therefore warns that he reserves the right to take appropriate legal action in case of “biased or inaccurate information aimed at increasing the pressure and harm suffered by the aggrieved party.”