“As to the allegation of rape, that was new to members of our law firm,” the lawyers’ statement said. She told The Associated Press that the previous lawyers “betrayed my client in every way possible,” but did not elaborate. Abdalla, the accuser’s current attorney, said the previous lawyers had received threats from Neymar da Silva Santos, the player’s father and agent. “The meeting only took place because of an invitation from representatives of Neymar Jr.,” the lawyers’ statement said of their May 29 meeting with his representatives. Neymar spent Tuesday practicing with Brazil’s national soccer team in preparation for the Copa America tournament.

Source: Washington Post June 05, 2019 03:00 UTC