MILAN, Nov 24: Brazilian forward Robinho has been
sentenced to nine years in prison for participating in the
2013 gang rape of a woman in Milan.
An Italian court convicted Robinho and five other Brazilians
of assaulting the Albanian woman after a drunken night
out at a discotheque, reports Xinhua news agency.
The 33-year-old was also
ordered to pay the victim
60,000 euros ($71,000) in
compensation.
The trial of Robinho’s
companions has been put on
hold because their whereabouts
are unknown.
Robinho, who played for
AC Milan from 2010 to 2015,
did not attend any of the
court hearings but pleaded
not guilty via his lawyer.
“We would like to clarify that he has already defended
himself against the accusations, affirming that he did not
participate in the episode,” read a statement on Robinho’s
Instagram account.
“All legal measures are being taken.”
The sentence will not be enforced until the appeal process
ends.
Brazil does not allow for the extradition of its citizens,
meaning Robinho will only risk being arrested if he leaves
his home country.
Robinho, who currently plays for Brazilian club Atletico
Mineiro, has been capped 100 times for Brazil and has scored
28 goals. His career has also included spells at Santos, Real
Madrid and Manchester City. – IANS
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