Brazilian football star Robinho has been prevented from leaving the country after a court in the city of Santos issued an injunction. This comes after the former Real Madrid and Manchester City player was sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in a gang rape in 2013.
The injunction was issued by the court in Santos, where Robinho currently plays for Santos FC. The court argued that Robinho should remain in the country in order to serve his sentence if it is upheld on appeal. The injunction will remain in place until the appeals process is complete.
Robinho has denied any involvement in the rape and has appealed the sentence. His lawyers have argued that he was not present at the time of the crime and that he was not aware of any wrongdoing. However, the court ruled that there was sufficient evidence to convict him.
The injunction has caused a stir in Brazil, with many people questioning why Robinho was allowed to continue playing football while awaiting his appeal. It is also seen as a sign that the Brazilian justice system is taking a tougher stance on sexual assault cases.
Robinho’s case has also highlighted the issue of gender-based violence in Brazil, which is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for women. According to the United Nations, one woman is killed every two hours in Brazil due to gender-based violence.
The injunction preventing Robinho from leaving Brazil is an important step in ensuring that justice is served and that perpetrators of gender-based violence are held accountable for their actions. It also sends a strong message that Brazil is taking a stand against gender-based violence and that it will not tolerate such crimes.
