Italy's Supreme Court confirms Brazil striker Robinho 9-year rape verdict


FILE PHOTO: Football - Argentina v Brazil - International Friendly - Emirates Stadium, London - 3/9/06 Robinho - Brazil looking dejected during the game Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Michael Regan

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's Supreme Court confirmed the conviction of former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho to nine years in prison for his involvement in a gang rape of an Albanian woman in 2013, his lawyer said on Wednesday.

The ruling cannot be challenged and is definitive.

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