Bruno Fernandes was a professional soccer goalie for Flamengo, one of Brazil’s successful football club until he became a convicted felon. Fernandes is convicted of kidnapping and brutally killing his girlfriend Eliza. It was reported that the two were fighting after she allegedly refused to get an abortion and gave birth to their son. The jury determined that Fernandes had ordered men to lure Eliza to have her killed, chopped into pieces and then fed to a group of rottweilers. He was sentenced to 22 years and three months in prison. But after serving 3 years behind bars Fernandes is getting a second chance at a professional soccer career. He signed a five-year contract with Montes Claros of the Campeonato Mineiro. The club’s president, Ville Mocellin says “We want to give an opportunity to the man Bruno, for him, it is a chance to return to play. To the club, he is an athlete who can strengthen the team and a way to invest in the social side.” As shocking as this sounds should athletes have a pass if they have great talent no matter what they are convicted of? Do you think it’s fair for Fernandes only to serve 3 years for killing his girlfriend and be able to return to his career? Was there corruption or bribery involved?
http://www.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2014-03-15/brazilian-man-who-killed-pregnant-girlfriend-fed-her-to-dog-allowed-to-play-professional-soccer-again