The President of Palmeiras refers to the case of Caio Paulista: ‘I cannot let the virtual court condemn him’

The president of Palm treesLeila Pereira, reference to the case of left back Caio Paulista, who was accused by his ex-wife Clara Monteiro of domestic assault. The young woman says the player abused her mentally, physically and verbally. However, the agent spoke to the athlete and said she had seen “strong evidence” that proved the athlete’s innocence.

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– Palmeiras has already announced his position, and that is my position. For now, as the president of Palmeiras, I have to wait for the athlete’s certificate. It was scheduled for next week. I can’t let the “Virtual Court” condemn the athlete already. Doesn’t it cross people’s minds that he might be innocent? I’m not going to run, I’m going to stay for the research. I will wait for the decision, if there is a process. And then, yes, Palmeiras will decide – began Leila Pereira, at an event to launch her bid for re-election.

According to Leila, Caio continues to work at Palmeiras normally, at least until all the facts are clarified.

– For now, Caio is a Palmeiras athlete. It still works normally. I spoke to him and his lawyer. I don’t want to advance the evidence they give, but I saw it. This is very strong evidence, which tells that what the girl says did not happen. This is with the evidence given to me. I am not a police chief or a judge, but the evidence is strong. I think it makes sense for us to wait, let the athlete defend himself and, after the decision of the authorities, we will do something – added the president of Palmeiras.

In the published photos, it is possible to see bruises on Clara’s face and body. As soon as the case was published, the player denied the allegations. Palmeiras also spoke. The club said, last weekend, that they met with Caio Paulista, after the publication of the open letter, and that the athlete denied ​​that he made the attacks.