Soccer Legend Ronaldinho Regains Freedom, Returns To Brazil Today
Ronaldinho’s days of confinement in Paraguay have come to an end.
The Brazilian and his brother have been released from house arrest in Paraguay on Monday after 6 months in custody for traveling into the country with fake passports.
According to media reports, the siblings will fly back to Rio de Janeiro in a private plane today.
Charges against 40-year-oldRonaldinho and his brother were dropped by a judge who suspended them after the duo struck a plea bargain with prosecutors.
The soccer icon and hos brother Assis spent over a month in prison before they were relocated to the four-star Palmaroga Hotel after paying $1.6 million in bail.
Ronaldinho and Assis denied any wrongdoing, saying that they were presented with the passports as a “gift” upon arrival in Asuncion.