The 5 pieces of evidence that could condemn Dani Alves as rapist

The Catalan Police have found evidence that bolsters the alleged victim’s claim in the ongoing rape case against under-fire football star Dani Alves

Below are 5 key pieces of evidence according to Spanish media that could seal Dani Alves’ fate in the sexual assault case

1. Contradictions in his statements

The footballer declared three different things: first, he said that he did not know the girl he allegedly sexually assaulted, then he said that he had seen her but that nothing happened, and finally he stated that it was she who threw herself on him.

2. The dress and the victim’s medical report

Two days after the alleged assault, the woman went to report the incident to the Mossos d’Esquadra. She handed over the medical report and also the dress she was wearing. The Central Unit for Sexual Assaults (UCAS) took charge of the investigation from there.

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3. The security cameras

According to a Spanish newspaper El Periodico, Alves and the woman were inside the bathroom for about a quarter of an hour. This is shown from the recordings of the security cameras.

4. The tattoo

The complainant was able to testify that Alves had a crescent moon tattoo on his abdomen.

5. Recording of a Mosso d’Esquadra

The forensic police found evidence to support the complainant after she was accidentally recorded by the camera of a Mosso d’Esquadra.