Robinho’s Legal Battle: The Brazilian Court Validates Conviction for 2013 Sexual Assault
Robinho’s Legal Battle: The Brazilian Court Validates Conviction for 2013 Sexual Assault.
In 2017, an Italian court condemned Brazilian footballer Robinho to nine years in prison for his role in a group sexual assault in 2013 while playing for AC Milan.
Brazil, on the other hand, refuses to extradite its citizens, causing Italy to seek his arrest in Brazil.
Recently, Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice ruled 9-2 to uphold Robinho’s conviction, noting that he must complete his sentence in Brazil.
Robinho’s lawyer has hinted that he may file an appeal with Brazil’s Supreme Court on grounds of national sovereignty.
Despite denying any misconduct, Robinho faces the possibility of incarceration in his home country.