According to the Women’s Lawyer, appeal was filed last Monday (7) and, ‘for strategic reasons’ will not become public
The case involving the former player and the accusation of rape continues to generate controversy and attention in . Last Monday (7), the lawyer of the woman who accused Daniel Alves of rape appealed to Spain’s Supreme Court against the acquittal of the former player in the second instance. This appeal was filed on the last day allowed for presentation, demonstrating the determination of the defendant’s defense to seek justice. Lawyer Ester Garcia, responsible for the case, chose not to publicly reveal the appeal’s arguments, citing strategic questions that may be crucial to the progress of the process.
The complainant’s appeal is not alone; She adds to that of the prosecution, who had already contested the decision of the Court of Appeals. This Court annulled the penalty of four years and six months in prison of Daniel Alves, alleging insufficient evidence and in doubt the statement of the complainant. The decision to acquit Daniel Alves was announced on March 28, after the former player was on parole for a year after 14 months in prison. The acquittal generated criticism from feminist groups and several ministers of the Spanish government, who questioned the court decision.
The incident that gave rise to the case occurred in the private bathroom of a nightclub in Barcelona at dawn on December 31, 2022. The woman claimed that Daniel Alves forced her to have sex, while the former player said the act was consensual. This contrast of versions has been a central point in the public and legal debate, with the society divided over the court decision. The presentation of the appeal to the Supreme Court represents another chapter in the search for justice by the complainant and the prosecution.
*With information from Carlos Martins
*Report produced with the aid of AI
