Dani Alves' Rape Conviction Annulment Challenged in Spanish Supreme Court
The accuser and Catalonia's Public Prosecutor have filed appeals after the Barcelona Court of Appeal overturned Alves' conviction, citing evidentiary shortcomings.
- The accuser and the Catalonia Public Prosecutor's Office have officially appealed to the Spanish Supreme Court following the annulment of Dani Alves' rape conviction.
- The Barcelona Court of Appeal overturned Alves' four-and-a-half-year prison sentence on March 28, 2025, citing inconsistencies in the accuser's testimony and insufficient evidence.
- The annulment has drawn sharp criticism from feminist organizations and members of Spain's left-wing government, reigniting debates about the handling of sexual violence cases.
- Dani Alves, accused of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022, spent 14 months in pre-trial detention before being released on conditional bail.
- The case has become a focal point for discussions about Spain's 'only yes means yes' consent law and its application in high-profile legal proceedings.
Le Figaro 
Ouest-France 