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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Four Receive Suspended Sentences for Hate Crimes Against Vinicius Jr.
Caption: Four Receive Suspended Sentences for Hate Crimes Against Vinicius Jr. Four individuals have been sentenced for committing hate crimes against Vinicius Jr. The group was found guilty of hanging an inflatable effigy of the Real Madrid forward in January 2023. The effigy was displayed near Real Madrid's training ground, with a banner reading "Madrid hates Real.” Three offenders received 14-month sentences, while one was sentenced to 22 months for distributing images online. The sentences were suspended after the group issued an apology to Vinicius Jr., Real Madrid, La Liga, and the Spanish Football Federation. A restraining order was imposed, barring the offenders from approaching Vinicius, his home, or Real Madrid’s facilities. The group was also banned from attending La Liga and Spain national team matches. Vinicius Jr. has been a frequent target of racial abuse, with previous incidents leading to legal action against perpetrators. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Vinicius Jr.,hate crimes,suspended sentences,effigy,Real Madrid,Atletico Madrid,La Liga,Spanish football federation,restraining order,racial abuse
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