Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has successfully overturned a previous guilty verdict in a Norwegian court, with a seven-judge panel unanimously finding him not guilty of sexual misconduct. The decision marks a complete legal reversal from the initial ruling, which had sentenced him to six months in prison.
Appeal Victory
Daga had initially been convicted by a lower three-judge tribunal, where a two-to-one majority verdict resulted in a six-month prison sentence. However, the higher appeal court has now discharged and acquitted the Nigerian player of all charges, clearing his name entirely.
Reacting to the judgment, a close associate of the midfielder expressed profound relief, stating that justice had finally been served. “This is a highly welcome development,” the associate said. “The initial trial involved a three-judge panel, where two of the judges found him guilty and sentenced him to six months imprisonment. We immediately appealed the decision, presented our case back to the trial court to approve the appeal request, and it was granted. The hearing was fixed for June 25 and 26, and the appeal was entirely successful. The panel consisted of seven judges, and they unanimously found him not guilty.”
Acquittal Details
The source further confirmed that the acquittal clears Daga of all allegations of rape and sexual misconduct. The unanimous decision by the seven judges underscores the strength of the defense presented during the appeal.
“Another fantastic outcome of this favorable judgment is that his club, Molde FK, has already contacted him and requested that he rejoin the team immediately,” the associate affirmed. This indicates that Daga’s professional football career is already back on track following the legal victory.
