Rape convict Robinho arrested in Brazil

Supreme Court Judge Luiz Fux rejected Robinho's request for a stay and ruled "the detention order is maintained... so that he can begin serving his sentence."

Rape convict Robinho arrested in Brazil

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho was arrested Thursday in Brazil, after losing a last-minute court bid to delay serving his nine-year sentence for raping a woman a

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Rape convict Robinho arrested in Brazil

Supreme Court Judge Luiz Fux rejected Robinho's request for a stay and ruled "the detention order is maintained... so that he can begin serving his sentence."

Rape convict Robinho arrested in Brazil

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