September 12th 2024.
Hugo Mallo, the former captain of Spanish football team Celta Vigo, has been found guilty of sexual assault. The incident occurred in April 2019 during a game against Espanyol, also known as Los Periquitos. As part of their team tradition, Espanyol had mascots dressed up as parakeets, and it was during this time that Mallo groped one of the mascots, a woman referred to as Ana.
Ana made a complaint the day after the game, stating that when Mallo reached her during the mascots' greetings, he put his hands under her costume and touched her breasts, making inappropriate movements. The case was initially dismissed, but in May 2021, it was deemed to be sexual assault. As a result, Mallo must now pay £844 plus interest in compensation to the victim, as well as around £8.44 a day for 20 months, totaling approximately £5,000, in addition to court costs.
The incident was caught on camera, and the footage was used as evidence in the trial. Judge Salvador Roi Tejedor described the incident as lasting longer than the other greetings made to the mascots, with the victim eventually pushing Mallo away. The judge concluded that Mallo's actions were done with the intention of satisfying his own sexual desires and violating the victim's sexual integrity.
As a result, Mallo has been found guilty of sexual assault and could have faced jail time, but instead, he will have to pay compensation to the victim. The incident occurred over five years ago, and Mallo has since moved on to play for Greek club Aris. However, this incident will always be a stain on his reputation and a reminder of the consequences of his actions.
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