Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Four Found Guilty in Vinicius Jr. Hate Crime Case
Some people hung a doll of soccer player Vinicius Jr. on a bridge, which was a mean act.
They were found guilty of a hate crime and won't go to jail right now.
They also have to say they are sorry and do a class to learn how to treat everyone fairly.
They have to pay money, can't go near the player or to the stadium for a while.
Four individuals were found guilty of a hate crime against Vinicius Jr.
The incident involved hanging an effigy of Vinicius Jr. from a bridge in January 2023.
Sentences included suspended jail time, meaning no immediate imprisonment.
Additional penalties included fines, bans from certain activities, and restraining orders.
All defendants issued an apology to Vinicius Jr., Real Madrid, La Liga, and the RFEF.
- Who
- Four individuals involved in hanging an effigy of Vinicius Jr. near Real Madrid's training ground.
- What
- Four individuals received suspended jail sentences for a hate crime.
- When
- The incident occurred in January 2023, and the ruling was announced on Monday, June 16.
- Where
- Madrid, Spain.
- Why
- The sentences were for the hate crime committed against Vinicius Jr.
- Victim
- Vinicius Jr.
- Crime
- Hate Crime
- Defendants
- Four Individuals
- Sentence
- Suspended Jail Time
- Apology
- Issued by Defendants
- Additional Penalties
- Fines, Restraining Orders, and Activity Bans
Sources
Four Persons Acquitted For Vile Vinicius Jr Effigy Have Jail Sentences Suspended
Four people handed suspended jail sentences for hate crime against Vinicius Junior
Four Atletico Madrid ultras get suspended jail for hanging Vinicius’ dummy
