They request provisional release for Dani Alves: Prosecutor warns of flight risk

Former footballer Dani Alves has requested the Barcelona Court of Appeal to grant him freedom while appeals are being resolved and the sentence that sentenced him to four and a half years in prison for a rape offense committed in a nightclub in the city is confirmed. However, the Prosecutor's Office has disagreed with this request, arguing that there is a risk of flight due to Alves' financial resources and the imposed sentence. During the hearing held this Tuesday, Alves has expressed his confidence in justice and has assured that he has no intention of fleeing if granted provisional release. From the Brians 2 prison, where he has been in pretrial detention for over a year, the former Barcelona player has reiterated his commitment to remain in Spain until the judicial process is resolved, also pointing out that his habitual residence is in Barcelona. The decision on the possible release of Alves rests with the 21st section of the Barcelona Court of Appeal, which will evaluate the arguments presented by both parties to determine whether this precautionary measure should be granted to the former footballer while he awaits the outcome of the legal process against him. In this regard, the Prosecutor's Office's stance is based on the flight risk it considers Alves to pose, taking into account his financial capacity and the severe sentence imposed. On the other hand, Alves has expressed his intention to face the ongoing judicial process and has reiterated his willingness to cooperate with the justice system. The Barcelona Court of Appeal must make a balanced and fair decision, weighing the arguments presented by both parties, to determine whether provisional release is the most appropriate measure in the case of Dani Alves, a renowned former footballer who is involved in a highly publicized legal process.