A Spanish court on the island of Gran Canaria cleared Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio of charges related to sharing sexually explicit videos without consent. Prosecutors dropped the case on Thursday after victims forgave the defendants.
Court decision details
A court in Gran Canaria acquitted 23-year-old centre-back Raul Asencio of sharing explicit videos. Prosecutors had initially pursued charges involving two teenage women, one underage. The victims informed the court they forgave the defendants, leading to dropped charges against Asencio.
Sentences for co-defendants
Three other former Real Madrid youth players received one-year prison sentences for recording and sharing the videos. The sentences were suspended provided no further offences occur during the period.
Separate drink-driving conviction
In an unrelated matter, Asencio was fined 14,400 euros and banned from driving for eight months after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. He was more than three times over the legal limit on August 16.
Club response
Real Madrid opened disciplinary proceedings against Asencio following the drink-driving conviction. Coach Jose Mourinho stated the player remains part of his plans while the issue is resolved. Asencio has been sidelined this season by a hamstring injury expected to keep him out several more weeks.
[TO VERIFY: Exact wording of court ruling and confirmation of victim statements from official transcripts]
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