News of villa

Báez Sosa trial prosecutors happy with ‘justice,’ but will appeal

06-02-2023 15:53 Prosecutors from the trial in Fernando Báez Sosa’s death say "justice was done” after reading of verdict, but indicate they will appeal decision to convict Ayrton Viollaz, Lucas Pertossi and Blas Cinalli only as secondary participants.

Judges analyse evidence ahead of Báez Sosa murder case ruling

03-02-2023 08:38 Videos that reconstruct the attack, autopsy results, forensic reports and accounts from eyewitnesses – a look at the main pieces of evidence that could convict the accused.

by Leonardo Nieva

Boca showing lack of ‘empathy’ over sex abuse claims, says footballer’s accuser

16-06-2022 15:08 Tamara Doldán, the woman who accused Colombia and Boca Juniors star Sebastián Villa of sexual abuse and rape, criticises club’s response to allegations.

Boca Juniors and Colombia forward Sebastián Villa charged with rape

19-05-2022 16:00 Colombia and Boca Juniors star Sebastián Villa formally charged with rape and sexual abuse against young woman in 2021.

Fernando Báez Sosa murder trial delayed until early 2023

21-10-2021 14:02 Eight rugby players accused of the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, the 20-year-old law student beaten to death near a Villa Gesell night club in January 2020, will not stand trial until early 2023 after court says it has “no room in the timetable.”

by Leonardo Nieva

Boca players questioned by Brazilian police after Libertadores brawl

21-07-2021 15:28 Boca players and staff quizzed by police at visit Belo Horizonte police station after chaotic end to Tuesday night's Copa Libertadores last-16 clash against Atlético Mineiro.