Four accused of hanging Vinicius effigy, later released

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Four people accused of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior off a highway bridge were released from custody while still under investigation for perpetrating a hate crime.

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A Spanish judge in Madrid on Thursday prohibited the four people from attempting to communicate with Vinicius. They also have a temporary restraining order banning them from a 1-kilometer area around Madrid's stadium and training facilities.

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