Harry Maguire: Man Utd Star Found Guilty of Non-Serious Assault in Greece
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been found guilty of non-serious assault and handed a suspended 15-month jail sentence in Greece. The retrial, which took place after multiple delays, saw the reduction of his original sentence and removal of a fine. Maguire remains determined to clear his name and plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been found guilty of non-serious assault and handed a suspended 15-month jail sentence - reduced from an original sentence of 21 months following the retrial into a violent incident in Greece in 2020.Maguire’s retrial in Greece went ahead on Wednesday at the fifth attempt, with the United and England defender still fighting allegations of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery following his arrest for his involvement in an alleged brawl on the island of Mykonos in August 2020. The conviction was automatically quashed on appeal under Greek law and a retrial has been postponed four times.As well as having the suspended sentence reduced in length and severity, Maguire no longer has to pay a fine. GOAL understands that the player, who turns 33 on Thursday, has refused multiple opportunities to settle the case with a financial offer because he is determined to clear his name legally. He is going to appeal to the Supreme Court, which, if successful, would quash the judgement. Maguire did not attend the hearing as he is preparing for United's Premier League match at Newcastle on Wednesday night.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Background of the Case
In August 2020, Harry Maguire was involved in a violent incident in Greece, leading to allegations of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery. Following his initial arrest, his conviction was automatically quashed on appeal under Greek law, leading to a retrial that was postponed four times.
Retrial Verdict
After the retrial on Wednesday, Maguire was found guilty of non-serious assault and given a suspended 15-month jail sentence. This sentence was reduced from the original 21 months, and he was no longer required to pay a fine. Despite the verdict, Maguire maintains his innocence and is determined to clear his name through legal means.
Legal Steps Ahead
Despite the outcome of the retrial, Harry Maguire is set to appeal to the Supreme Court to seek a formal quashing of the judgement. This decision comes after the player refused multiple opportunities to settle the case with a financial offer, highlighting his commitment to proving his innocence.
Current Focus
Harry Maguire was absent from the hearing due to his preparations for Manchester United's Premier League match against Newcastle. His focus remains on his professional duties while simultaneously addressing the legal challenges stemming from the incident in Greece.
