Neymar's father set to 'help' Dani Alves pay ₦1.6bn bail to appeal RAPE conviction

Former Brazil star Dani Alves is making headlines again, this time for allegedly securing his €1 million bail with the help of Neymar's father.

The decision to appeal his jail sentence and release him from prison has sparked outrage, with the victim's lawyer criticising the move as 'justice for the rich.'

Dani Alves, facing a four-and-a-half year jail sentence for a rape incident in December 2022, has reportedly found a way to walk out of prison by securing a €1 million bail.

Sources close to Alves suggest that Neymar's father played a crucial role in fronting the bail amount, raising questions about access to justice for the affluent in light of this development, according to La Vanguardia.

The decision to allow Alves to appeal his sentence and be released on bail has not been well received by the victim's lawyer, Ester Garcia. Garcia expressed her discontent, labeling the move as 'scandalous' and emphasising that the situation exemplifies 'justice for the rich.'

The disparity in access to resources and the implications for the legal system are under scrutiny following this development.

Although Alves is set to be released, the court has imposed stringent conditions, including surrendering his passports to prevent flight and weekly court appearances.

Additionally, a restraining order has been put in place to protect the victim. Public prosecutors' concerns about flight risk further add to the complexity of the situation, given Alves' high-profile status in the football world.