The pact between Italy and Brazil serves as an obstacle for the former AC Milan player to avoid the penalty
The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has set the transfer trial for the former footballer for March 20 Robinho from the Italy for the Brazil. The court of Milan sentenced the athlete to nine years in prison for gang rape while playing in Milan. At the request of the Italian Court, the STJ Special Court, made up of 15 ministers, will decide Robinho’s future.
Why can’t Robinho be arrested yet?
The sentence was approved by the Italian Court, therefore, if the former athlete sets foot on Italian soil, he will be immediately arrested. However, while on his way to Brazil, the Constitution, through section LI (51) of its article 5, prohibits the extradition of native Brazilians in cases of common crimes. So the natural Saint Vincenton the coast of Sao Paulo, for now, he manages to avoid the penalty.
Furthermore, there is a particular pact between Italy and Brazil, signed in 1993, which provides that cooperation between the two nations “it will not include the execution of measures restricting personal freedom or the execution of sentences”.
As such, there are only two options for Robinho to serve his sentence on Brazilian soil, compensation for damages and approval for treaty purposes, claims adjudicated by the STJ.
Barbecue in Santos
Robinho was spotted at a BBQ in CT Santos after the victory against Saint Bernard of Paulistao. In addition to him, the commemorative event was attended by members of the board, the technical committee and guests. In a statement Alvinegro explained that the presence of the former striker was not expected at the club’s invitation.
“Santos FC clarifies that the former player Robinho was this Tuesday (27) at the CT Rei Pelé, to accompany his son Robson, athlete of the under 17 category, for a medical visit and simply greeted the participants of the barbecue held at the place. for the cast, technical committee and board of directors. The Club clarifies that there was no invitation, much less participation in the celebration”we read in an official note.
The case
The Milan court finally sentenced the then AC Milan player to nine years in prison in 2022 for a case of gang rape against an Albanian woman, which occurred in 2013, in a nightclub in the city.
Source: Terra
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