Former "Real" star Robinho has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for gang rape. He spent his first year in a cell at Tremembe prison in Brazil.
This place is different from ordinary unsafe prisons and houses famous people.
The former footballer's lawyers continue to appeal, but so far there has been no result. The Brazilian may be able to reduce his sentence through community service: 12 hours of work reduces his sentence by 1 day.
In prison, Robinho repairs radios and televisions, tends to the garden, plays football in boots, and reads books. His relatives bring him food, clothing, games, and magazines once a month. Robinho also has a cellmate who has been sentenced to 22 years.
Robinho is referred to as a "model inmate" in prison. Due to his exemplary behavior, the 41-year-old Brazilian hopes for conditional release.
There are four other defendants in this case, but they have all managed to go into hiding. Robinho's former bodyguard was found dead this week.
Source: Marca
