Former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest striker Rafa Mir dangers a jail sentence of 10.5 years following fees of violent sexual assault. Prosecutors in Spain demand 9 years for the assault and an extra 18 months for wounding in opposition to the 28-year-old participant, presently on mortgage at Elche from Sevilla.
Expenses and Investigation
Authorities charged Mir in October 2024 after an investigation triggered by his September arrest. An investigating choose discovered adequate proof for trial on counts of sexual assault with penetration utilizing violence. The case stems from an incident at Mir’s dwelling in Betera, close to Valencia, involving a 21-year-old lady he met at a nightclub.
Prosecutors additionally search a 13-year restraining order barring Mir from approaching inside 500 meters of the accuser and €64,000 in compensation. His affiliate, Pablo Jara, faces a three-year sentence for a separate assault on the girl’s 25-year-old good friend.
Particulars of the Allegations
The incidents occurred within the early hours of September 1, 2024. Prosecutors allege Mir lifted the girl, threw her clothed into his pool, kissed her face and neck, and penetrated her along with his fingers with out consent. A second assault reportedly occurred within the lavatory after she returned for her forgotten purse following an preliminary escape and name to her father.
Previous to concentrating on the 21-year-old, Mir had consensual relations with Jara’s accuser, in response to the pre-trial indictment.
Mir’s Response and Fan Backlash
Mir maintains his innocence and expresses full confidence in Spain’s judicial system, stating he has cooperated totally. In a post-arrest assertion, he mentioned: “I’ve full confidence on this nation’s judicial system with which I’ve co-operated from the outset to make clear what occurred.” He apologized to his teammates and membership, which imposed a report nice for late-night partying.
Since his launch on bail, away followers have directed common abuse on the participant.
Profession Background
Rafael Mir Vicente, full title, captained Spain’s under-21 workforce to the 2019 European Championship title and earned Olympic silver in 2020. He signed a four-and-a-half-year take care of Wolves in January 2018, carrying the quantity 9 shirt below Nuno Espírito Santo. Mortgage spells adopted at Las Palmas and Nottingham Forest. Mir departed Wolves in August 2021 for a six-year Sevilla contract, later becoming a member of Valencia on mortgage in July 2024 earlier than transferring to Elche.
Separate LaLiga Probe
LaLiga investigates a latest racism declare by Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali throughout their Sunday match. The Spain-born participant of Moroccan descent alleges Mir mentioned, “You got here right here on a small boat” within the 78th minute. Mir denies racial abuse, claiming El Hilali insulted him first and that he threatened to “rip his head off.” Each coated their mouths in the course of the alternate.
No trial date is ready but; proceedings will happen in Valencia earlier than three judges, with no jury.
