Robson de Souza, known as Robinho, has been unsuccessful in his appeal to spend less time in prison for the umpteenth time after spending six months in an extremely small cell.
Reports indicate that the ex-Real Madrid man is serving 9 years in a hellhole Brazilian jail for rape, where he plays football with murderers and fellow rapists.
Robinho was one of a group of six men found guilty of sexually assaulting an Albanian woman in a club in 2013.
Italy issued an international arrest warrant for the retired footballer, but the former AC Milan attacker managed to dodge jail for 7 years while living in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
When Was Robinho Arrested And Put In Prison?
After he was apprehended in March 2024, Robinho was moved from his seafront luxury home in Santos and spent his first 10 days in prison in full isolation.
The 40-year-old who has an estimated £60 million net worth, has since been transferred to a tiny 8m squared cell, which he shares with another inmate.
Robinho, who has lived in elegant mansions in the past two decades will now call a mini concrete block home for nearly a decade.
Robinho’s Lawyers Keen On Appealing For The Reduction Of His 9-year Jail Term
His lawyers are apparently ready to battle for his jail term to be reduced and are requesting that Robinho’s unlawful conduct be viewed from a position of “common” standpoint and not a “heinous” action.
In Brazil, rape is classified as a heinous crime, and it does not qualify for appeals such as bail, which means the only angle for seeking succor is to ask for a reduction in the jail term.
Based on a report, an initial request was made by the ex-footballer’s defense in July 2024, but it was turned down by Brazilian courts.
Can A Criminal Appeal For His Punishment To Be Softened?
In the Brazilian justice system, a criminal who has been pronounced guilty can appeal multiple times to try to reduce their sentence.
They can also request for an alteration in the classification of their crime, like reclassifying a heinous crime to a common one.
The process commences with a basic appeal to a higher court, and if that is unsuccessful, they can proceed to higher courts like the Superior Court of Justice or the Supreme Federal Court.
These higher courts center their attention on legal issues or constitutional matters, not the facts of the case.
The Technicalities
Additionally, certain types of appeals can be used to clarify or challenge past rulings.
A person can also file for Habeas Corpus if they feel they are being unlawfully detained, which can also be used to argue for reclassification of the crime committed.
However, each appeal must meet specific legal requirements, and not all appeals are accepted.
The process can take a lengthy time frame, and once all possible appeals are looked at extensively, the decisions taken become final.
Who Is Robinho?
Robson de Souza, also known as Robinho, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Robinho Personal Information?
Robinho was born on January 25, 1984, in São Vicente, Brazil, to mother Marina da Silva Souza, and father Gilvan de Souza.
Robinho’s Wife And Children?
Robinho is married to Vivian Guglielminetti, who he tied the knot with in 2009 and the couple have two sons, born in 2007 and 2011, and a daughter born in 2015.
Robinho’s Career Stats?
The 40-year-old made 682 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 213 goals and providing 96 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Robinho made 100 appearances for Brazil, scoring 28 goals and providing 23 assists.
His Achievements?
Robinho won several trophies during his playing career, including 1 Copa America, 2 La Liga, 1 Serie A, 1 Turkish Super Lig, and 1 Supercopa de Espana.
Robinho’s Net Worth?
His net worth is estimated to be between the region of €65 million – 70 million.
Clubs He Played For In His Career?
He played for several clubs in his career, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Sivasspor, Santos, AC Milan, and Clube Atlético Mineiro.
