A judge in Mexico ruled a few hours ago that the former soccer player Omar Bravo He will be tried for alleged abuse of a teenager. Bravo, 45, who played with Mexico in the 2006 World Cup and competed in the 2004 Olympic Games, He was arrested last Sunday in Zapopan, a suburban area near Guadalajara, one of the three largest cities in the country.. Bravo allegedly abused his girlfriend’s 17-year-old daughter for the past six years. If found guilty, the former forward could face a sentence of between five and ten years in prison.
If found guilty, the former striker could face a sentence of between five and ten years in prison. The judge ruled that due to the nature of the alleged crime, Bravo must remain in prison for at least the next six months. In Mexico, preventive detention is applied if the accused is considered a danger to society or the process. “For this type of crime, due to its seriousness, the law provides for this type of measure. Six months is a probable period, since if the trial is prolonged, he will have to spend more time in preventive detention,” declared the victim’s lawyer, Juan Soltero.
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The defense led by Soltero presented 42 screenshots of conversations between Bravo and the girl, as well as a video recording. Bravo played 66 games for the Mexican national team and scored 15 goals. He retired in 2018 as the all-time top scorer for Chivas, one of the two most popular teams in Mexico.
