Court rules Robinho must serve Italian gang rape sentence in Brazil

Robinho's lawyer, Jose Alckmin, told reporters he would work to keep his client out of jail while they appealed.

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho. AFP PHOTO

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho must serve a nine-year rape sentence -- imposed on him by an Italian court -- in Brazil, judges in Brasilia ruled Wednesday.

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Court rules Robinho must serve Italian gang rape sentence in Brazil

Robinho's lawyer, Jose Alckmin, told reporters he would work to keep his client out of jail while they appealed.

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho. AFP PHOTO

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