Dani Alves Seeks Compensation After Acquittal in Sexual Assault Case

The Barcelona Appeals Court overturned Alves' conviction, citing inconsistencies, while the accuser's lawyer plans to challenge the ruling in Spain's Supreme Court.

Dani Alves was acquitted of sexual assault charges by the Barcelona Appeals Court, which found the initial conviction relied solely on the accuser's testimony without corroborating evidence.
Alves' defense is pursuing compensation for the 14 months he spent in pre-trial detention, arguing he was wrongfully imprisoned.
The accuser's lawyer criticized the acquittal as a setback and announced plans to appeal the decision to Spain's Supreme Court.
The initial conviction in February 2024 sentenced Alves to 4.5 years in prison and included a €150,000 compensation payment to the accuser.
The case has reignited public debate over Spain's 'only yes means yes' consent law and the balance between victim protection and the rights of the accused in high-profile cases.