“I’m not going to run away”, says Daniel Alves about request for provisional release

The player Daniel Alves, who was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for sexual violence, guaranteed that he will not attempt to escape from Spain in a hearing held this Tuesday, 19th, by the 21st Section of the Barcelona Court of Justice. The announcement took place via videoconference.

The magistrates are analyzing a new request for provisional release for the Brazilian player. “I’m not going to run away. I trust in Justice and I will always be at your disposal”the Brazilian would have said, according to the newspapers “La Vanguardia”, “El Periodico” It is “Sport”.

The side's lawyer, Ines Guardiola, suggested alternatives to prison, such as a bail of 50 thousand euros (R$ 273 thousand) and the withdrawal of passports. The measure had already been proposed during the athlete's trial, held in February.

Ester Garciathe lawyer leading the prosecution, took a stand against: “The defense had asked for their client’s provisional release in November. The court understood that it was not appropriate because there was a risk of flight. Three months have passed and I believe the situation is the same, even more so when there is a sentence for the crime of rape. For me, the risk is now even greater.”