The upcoming trial hearing concerning serious injuries and threats involving Sebastián Villa is scheduled for this Friday at 1 p.m.
Less than a day after the team’s most recent match against Boca, Villa is set to face the judge who will render the verdict in the case he faces. He is charged with aggravated minor injuries by gender-based violence and coercive threats against his former partner, Daniela Cortés. The confrontation will determine whether the footballer is found innocent or guilty for events that reportedly occurred in April 2020.
What Villa has said about the gender violence allegations
On Tuesday, June 30, the Colombian athlete reiterated his stance of innocence and insisted that he would never harm Daniela Cortés or her family. Following his remarks, the judge reviewed testimonies and evidence submitted by both sides and will deliver a decision in Court No. 2 of Lomas de Zamora.
How to watch Sebastián Villa’s trial and sentencing live
The provincial Supreme Court’s YouTube channel will stream the verdict at 13:00 local time.
Could Villa face jail time if found guilty
In the event of a conviction, there is a possibility of probation or conditional release if the sentence falls under three years, subject to specific conditions set by the judge. Either party retains the option to appeal the verdict to a higher court for review.
Prosecutor Sergio Anauati has requested a two-year and three-month prison term for Villa, while his Colombian attorney, Martín Apolo, maintains the defense seeks acquittal, arguing that a defendant’s word alone may not constitute conclusive evidence.
Potential penalties if Villa is found guilty
Villa faces two distinct charges with different potential penalties. For the charge of Minor Injury Qualified by Gender Violence, the sanctioned range is from six months to two years. For Compelling Threats, the Penal Code prescribes a prison term of two to six years.
Source attribution: Goal