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The São Paulo Court granted a 69-day reduction in the nine-year sentence imposed on former player Robson de Souza, known as Robinho, convicted of gang rape in Italy in 2013. The decision, published on October 28, 2025 in the Diário de Justiça, considers educational activities carried out at the Dr. José Augusto Salgado Penitentiary, in Tremembé, in the interior of São Paulo. Robinho has been serving his sentence in Brazil since March 2024, after approval by the Superior Court of Justice. The benefit follows the Penal Execution Law, which allows time for study and reading as a form of resocialization.
The former athlete completed 11 courses with a total of 132 hours between April 2024 and January 2025, in addition to 464 hours of high school classes from July to December 2024. These efforts resulted in 49 days of relief. Another 20 days were granted for reading five books in the same period.
- Courses: 11 in total, focused on professional and basic qualifications.
- High school classes: 464 hours certified.
- Readings: Five works, with evaluated summaries.
The Public Ministry of São Paulo approved the defense’s request, validating the prison unit’s records.
Activities leading to redemption
Participation in educational programs in prison reflects standards from the National Council of Justice. Robinho attended workshops coordinated by the Penitentiary Administration Secretariat. These courses aim to prepare inmates for reintegration. The uniThe city of Tremembé offers a variety of options, such as professional training.
The former player completed tasks proven by certificates. Every 12 hours of study is equivalent to one redeemed day. The reading follows the 2021 resolution, with four days per work.
Case history in Italy
The crime took place in a nightclub in Milan, where Robinho and five other men were accused of sexual violence against an Albanian woman. The Italian court convicted the group in 2017, with a final sentence in 2022. Telephone interceptions supported the evidence.
Robinho denied the accusations, claiming consensuality. The case became final in Europe. Italy requested extradition, which Brazil denied.
Approval at the STJ occurred in March 2024, determining an initial closed regime. The Federal Supreme Court upheld the decision in August 2025.
Serving sentence in Tremembé
Robinho arrived at Penitentiary II in March 2024. The unit houses inmates with notorious cases, with collective routines. He shares a common cell and follows standard schedules.
The defense requested transfers to other cities, but the requests were denied. The place maintains a programbut from the State Professionalizing Foundation.
In a video from the Taubaté Community Council, Robinho described the routine without privileges. Family visits take place on weekends.
Prison routine and resocialization
The penitentiary promotes education for all inmates. Robinho joined remote and in-person classes. These programs serve hundreds of inmates annually.
Regimen progression depends on good behavior. For heinous crimes, it requires 40% of the sentence served. With reductions, the semi-open date is projected in 2027.
- Educational benefits: Reduction per hour studied.
- Encouraged reading: Mandatory abstract evaluation.
- Available courses: Electronics, radio and other basics.
The former player completed a basic electronics course at the beginning of 2025, saving another 50 days previously.
Legal regulations applied
The Criminal Execution Law has regulated remissions since 1984. Updates to the CNJ have expanded cultural options. Article 126 provides for study allowances.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office monitors requests. In 2024, Tremembé recorded hundreds of similar remissions.
Robinho can accumulate more benefits with continuity. The decision reinforces equal application of the rules.
Aspects of the prison
Tremembé II operates with a capacity for 1,500 inmates. Offers workshops and periodic assessments. Management monitors attendance.
The location gained visibility with a streaming series in November 2025. Robinho does not appear in the initial production.
The unit is part of the São Paulo system, with a focus on reintegration. Inmates access libraries and laboratories.
