The Barcelona audience did not accept the appeal presented by the defense of Dani Alvesin which he requested the release of his client for various reasons, including the family roots and the life project he has in Barcelona. A decision that will leave the Brazilian in provisional prison, given that the Catalan court considers that the “flight risk remains”. In addition, he points out that there is no precautionary measure that “neutralize with sufficient guarantees” his departure from Spain.
This resolution, a new setback for the defendant for sexually assaulting a 23-year-old girl in a nightclub in Barcelona, has reached the ears of Alves. The program of On everyone’s lipsthrough the journalist Nacho AbadMorehas seen first-hand the footballer’s reaction after the magistrate’s refusal to grant him the long-awaited provisional release. The Brazilian once again reiterates his innocence and assures that his version changes were intended to save his marriage.
“Only two people know what happened and above all what did not happen. I am telling the truth. I think everyone understands that I was trying to save my marriage and that’s why I said what I said in the first place. That was the only reason and I have nothing to hide. There is talk of infinite versions and I have only testified twice before the judge”, exposes the format of Cuatro.
“There is talk of infinite versions…”
“I have been in prison since January 20 and I have not yet been tried. It will prove that I am not guilty and it was a consensual relationship. It would never cross my mind to impose the sexual act on anyone as has been written. The footballer highlights his collaboration with the Police to guarantee his innocence in the face of this serious accusation, which has kept him in prison for more than four months. “I went to the police of my own free will from Mexico and I refused to go to Brazil, a country that would not have collaborated with Spain in my surrender. I did it to defend myself and prove my innocence.”
Lastly, Alves stresses his family ties to Barcelona as the main argument to ensure that he will not flee beyond our borders. “My life is here. I have and have always had a life project in Barcelona. I have offered myself by all means that I would continue from here”.
