Madrid's justice issued a judgment for the January 2023 episode, imposing economic sanctions, professional disqualifications and prohibitions of approach. One of those involved was given 22 months in prison.
Spanish justice condemned four radical supporters of the Atlético de Madridwho received prison sentences after hanging a doll that represented ViniciusAction executed before a derby against Real Madrid in 2023.
The failure contemplates 22 months in prison for one of those involved, responsible in addition to spreading the episode in networks, and 14 months for the other three. Despite the penalties, none will enter prison for not having a history and having presented formal apologies.
Although they will avoid the prison for the moment, the sentence warns that they will fulfill it if they return within a specific period: four years for the first and three for the remaining ones. The judicial resolution was achieved by agreement Among the parties and includes the acceptance of hate crimes and threats, with the endorsement of the Provincial Court of Madrid.
The most severe punishment was for the young man who filmed and shared the images: They gave 15 months for incitement to hatred and seven others for threats, in addition to an economic fine of 1,084 euros. The other three received seven months for each crime and must pay 720 euros. However, the conviction goes beyond the economic and criminal.
Among the restrictions imposed, they will not be able to approach less than 1000 meters from the stadiums where the player acts, nor from the Real Madrid Sports City. This prohibition extends to private events, advertising acts or other spaces that the footballer frequent. They also have any type of contact with him.
In turn, the four convicted were disabled to exercise roles linked to education or recreational activities. This measure governs for four and a half years for the sentenced to 22 months, and for three years and seven months for others.
The episode dates back to January 26, 2023when a doll was hung from a bridge near Valdebebas with an offensive banner. LaLiga was the one who filed the initial complaint, then backed by the Merengue club, which accompanied the player as a complainant.
During the trial, the athlete himself recalled the emotional impact. “I was calm to play this game and when I wake up in the morning … I see a doll hanging with my name,” story. Then he added: “I didn't know what they wanted to say, I didn't know if I was in danger, or my family …”.
With the confession of the authors and the sealted judicial agreement, The cause reached its closure. The sanction, although without effective jail, represents a clear message against the acts of hate.
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