Following the initial delay, the court session to decide on Santi Mina’s prison admission will take place in the Third Section of the Almería Court on Friday, September 16. The case is being handled by the special prosecution, and the session is scheduled to be held in person with the option of video conferencing. Mina, a footballer currently based in Saudi Arabia, is on loan to Al Shabab from Celta. The proceedings will also be accessible remotely from his location, enabling participation without travel to Almería. (Source: local court docket and public records)
Representing the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Mina’s claims and the defense team will attend the session, which is to be conducted behind closed doors at 10:00 in the morning. The court is expected to provide a reasoned explanation of its decision if a ruling is required by the defense, with the possibility of escalation to the Andalusian High Court of Justice if the defense appeals. Once a decision is made, there will be an opportunity to appeal if deemed appropriate by the parties involved. (Source: court protocol and appellate procedure summaries)
Observers note that Celta has not yet explained how its transfer agreement with Al Shabab might be affected should the court order immediate detention. The club’s president, Carlos Mouriño, spoke in a recent interview about potential outcomes, including the possibility of dissolving legal ties to Mina or the withdrawal of his passport, which would prevent him from remaining in Saudi Arabia. These possibilities underscore the broader implications for Mina’s career and loan agreement. (Source: interview coverage and sports law commentary)
convicted of sexual abuse
The court, presided over by Judge Társila Martínez, acquitted the actress of sexual assault, a charge that had carried a substantial prison term proposed by the prosecutors. The defense argued for a lesser sentence, while the special prosecutor’s office had sought a longer term. Alongside the acquittal on the sexual assault charge, Mina was found guilty of sexual abuse in connection with an incident that required separation from the victim for 12 years and the payment of a 50,000 euro compensation. The judge explained the reasoning for the verdict and the corresponding measures in a detailed ruling. (Source: court verdict summary and legal analyses)
During the early hours of June 18, 2017, Mina allegedly took advantage of a friend, David Goldar, to drive a woman to a nightclub area near Mojácar in Almería, where the alleged sexual abuse occurred. The events have been the subject of ongoing legal scrutiny, with authorities detailing the charges and the consequences for Mina and others involved. (Source: case chronology and public records)
David Goldar was acquitted of the sexual assault charge. He asserted that the charges against him were limited to special offenses and that he did not pursue additional actions with the Prosecutor’s Office, even as he faced a potential sentence of nine and a half years. The case has been watched closely for its broader implications on court procedures and the treatment of similar cases within the jurisdiction. (Source: court statements and subsequent commentary)