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Prosecutors to Appeal Dani Alves Acquittal Amid Protests

4/2/2025

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Spanish prosecutors are set to challenge the acquittal of Dani Alves, a former football star previously convicted of rape. The Catalonia High Court's decision, based on perceived evidence gaps and inconsistencies in the accuser's account, has ignited protests in Barcelona. Activists are rallying against the ruling, viewing it as a grave blow to women's rights and a troubling signal for justice.

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Spanish prosecutors are set to challenge the acquittal of Dani Alves, a former football star previously convicted of rape. The Catalonia High Court's decision, based on perceived evidence gaps and inconsistencies in the accuser's account, has ignited protests in Barcelona. Activists are rallying against the ruling, viewing it as a grave blow to women's rights and a troubling signal for justice.