Suspects for hate crime against Vinicius Jr are prohibited from going to stadiums

The four men suspected of having hung a doll with the Brazilian’s shirt vini jrof Real Madrid, on a bridge in Madrid, Spain, were released this Thursday, 25, after giving testimony. The determination of the local justice came two days after the police detained the small group.

Justice determined a precautionary measure, and the suspects are prohibited from approaching or trying any type of communication with the Brazilian striker. They must also maintain a minimum distance of 1km from any LaLiga stadium.

The quartet, three men with a criminal record, is charged with a serious hate crime, which provides for sentences of up to four years in prison, according to the local Penal Code. All refused to testify before the judge, and the trial is yet to be scheduled.

The act took place in January of this year, on the eve of the derby between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. The merengue team won the match 3-1, with a goal from the number 20 shirt. The doll with the Real striker’s number was hung by Atlético fans and suggested that the Brazilian had been hanged.

Valencia fans are released

This Tuesday, the 23rd, three fans of Valence arrested for committing racist insults against vinicius jrin the match against Real Madrid, last Sunday, the 21st. Therefore, the Spanish police arrested them on charges of a crime against the exercise of fundamental rights and public freedoms. However, they have already been released.

According to information from theUOL‘, Spanish fans were between 18 and 21 years old and were released, but still with the obligation to appear in court. The investigation to identify the suspects was carried out in partnership with Valencia himself, but the case is still open and more people may be arrested soon.

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