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Joran van der Sloot Appears in Prison Soccer Video Amid Controversy Over Alleged Assault

Despite rumors of a severe beating, Joran van der Sloot's lawyer releases a video showing him in good health, playing soccer in a Peruvian prison.

  • Joran van der Sloot, convicted of murdering Natalee Holloway and Stephany Flores, is seen in a video playing soccer, countering rumors of a recent assault.
  • His lawyer, Maximo Altez, dismisses claims of van der Sloot being beaten by fellow inmates as 'fake news'.
  • Van der Sloot is serving a 28-year sentence in Peru's remote Challapalca prison, known for harsh conditions.
  • Despite his notoriety and reported unpopularity among inmates, van der Sloot receives conjugal visits as part of his rehabilitation.
  • Aruba authorities consider prosecuting van der Sloot despite the statute of limitations expiring on Holloway's murder.
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