Dani Alves Case: Nightclub Encounter

Initial Encounter

• December 30, 2022: Dani Alves was partying in the VIP section of the Sutton nightclub in Barcelona.
• A 23-year-old woman was also at the club with her cousin and a friend.
• A waiter approached the woman, relaying an invitation to meet someone in the VIP section.
• Despite her initial hesitation, she went to the VIP area after consulting with her companions.
• Alves introduced himself as a pitonk player from Hospitalet, joking or concealing his real identity.
• The pair danced before the events that led to allegations of sexual assault.

Alleged Crime

• Alves initially claimed to be having a good time at Sutton without invading anyone's space.
• The woman's account differed, stating that Alves forced her to touch him against her will
• The woman said Alves persistently asked her to leave with him.
• Driven by fear, the woman followed Alves, mistakenly believing they were going to a private section.
• They entered a bathroom dedicated to the private VIP booth.
• The woman's cousin, waiting outside, said that the woman thought they were going to have a discussion.
• The woman told El periodico de Catalunya that Alves blocked her exit once inside and locked the door.
• Alves allegedly forced her to the ground and against the sink, and finished inside her.
• The woman reported the incident to the club's security, who initiated sexual violence protocol.
• The woman underwent a medical examination at a nearby hospital, with samples collected.
• Three days later, on January 2, the woman filed an official police complaint against Alves.

Investigation and Arrest

• Alves initially denied knowing the woman and accused her of seeking fame through false allegations.
• Alves gave multiple contradictory testimonies.
• Alves later stated they met coincidentally, but security footage showed them entering the toilet together.
• Alves claimed he only used the toilet with the woman present and had no interaction with her.
• Alves returned to Barcelona for his mother-in-law's funeral in January.
• Alves was arrested when he attempted to leave Spain and return to Mexico for a Pumas match.

Aftermath

• Alves has been in prison for more than four months.
• Alves offered contradicting testimonies, from denying knowing the woman to admitting to consensual sex.
• Alves claimed that he initially denied misconduct to protect his marriage.
• Joanna Sans broke up with Alves.
• Pumas terminated Alves's contract.
• Alves's bail requests have been rejected twice by the Barcelona High Court.
• The court cited the severity of the potential punishment and Alves's financial resources, creating a flight risk.
• If found guilty, Alves could face 4 to 12 years in prison.