SAO PAULO – Former soccer star Robinho has begun serving a nine-year prison sentence in Brazil, following a 2017 rape conviction in Italy. The 40-year-old left his apartment building in Santos after losing a bid to remain free during appeals, with the Brazilian high court ruling that he must serve the sentence in his home country. Robinho, known for his time at Real Madrid, Manchester City, and AC Milan, maintains his innocence, claiming his relations with the woman involved were consensual. The Supreme Court denied his request to stay out of prison pending appeal, leading to his immediate detention. Robinho is expected to spend time in custody before being transferred to a designated penitentiary. The legal battle stems from events in 2013 when the assault occurred, and Italy sought extradition for the former footballer, leading to this latest development in Brazil.
Brazilian Soccer Star Robinho Starts Serving 9-Year Prison Sentence for Rape in Brazil
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