The lawyers of the former Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho were trying Monday to obtain before the Paraguayan justice the holding of a fast hearing to plead the provisional release of their client, detained for four days in Asuncion for use of false passport. According to several sources close to the file consulted by AFP, the defense of the Brazilian is fighting for a hearing to take place this Tuesday before a court in the Paraguayan capital so that the release of the 39-year-old player is requested .
As on television
Ronaldinho, was arrested on March 6 with his brother Roberto Assis. Both are accused of entering Paraguay in possession of false passports. According to Reuters, the former star of FC Barcelona and Paris SG, has quickly adapted to life in his Paraguayan prison. At least that's what the manager of the establishment, Blas Vera, said on Monday: "I see that he is in a good mood, as you see on television, always smiling. "
Otras fotos from #RonaldinhoGaucho en la Agrupación Especializada. nice. pic.twitter.com/CWcnBUX8P3
- Hernán Rodriguez (@HernanRSotelo) March 9, 2020No risk of escape
According to the Globo.com site, his lawyer, Sérgio Queiroz, said he had asked the court to place them under house arrest and offered them guarantees that there would be no risk of escape. Vera said the former Seleçao attacker and his brother Roberto Assis had beds, a television and a fan in their cell in the detention center, which is outside the capital Asunción.
The two brothers are forced to use a shared bathroom but they have the right to go out frequently on the outside patio. Their lawyer brought them several meals to avoid the food distributed by the prison. The maximum security institution has approximately 195 detainees, including politicians and police accused of corruption, as well as renowned drug traffickers. The most dangerous prisoners are in a different wing than Ronaldinho's, explained the director, adding that he strives to make the brothers' stay "as comfortable as possible".
The 2005 Ballon d'Or arrived on Wednesday with his brother in Asuncion to promote a book and participate in various charitable operations, including the initiative of a foundation, Fraternidad Angelical, which helps poor children .
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