Conditional fine for Jerorell Boateng

Process for bodily harm - Conditional fine for Jerorell Boateng

The verdict in the trial of Jerome Boateng (35) has fallen: According to several media reports, the former FC Bayern Munich professional and 2014 World Cup winner was cautioned before the Munich Regional Court on Friday (19. July) for intentional bodily harm to a payment of 200,000 Euro (40 installments of 5,000 Euro) on probation. The footballer must pay the fine only when he admits to having done something wrong.

Prosecution demanded higher fine

The prosecution had previously demanded a sum of 1.2 million Euro in the trial for bodily harm. The judge stated in her verdict that nothing remained of the accusation of "notorious woman beater" against the football star in the proceedings. At the last hearing, Jerome Boateng according to "Bild" thanked the court in his closing statement for "finally taking a holistic view. I had to defend myself and speak out publicly. At some point, it's good."

He had made a mistake and wanted to apologize "most of all" to his children. A former partner had accused the footballer of attacking her during a holiday in 2018. Boateng had denied the allegations. In recent years, there have been several legal proceedings against him for bodily harm.

1. The Public Prosecutor's Office in Munich initially sought a fine of 1.2 million Euro for Jerome Boateng's alleged bodily harm, but the court ruled differently.
2. The Munich Regional Court fined Jerome Boateng 200,000 Euro for intentional bodily harm, but only if he admits to his wrongdoing.
3. Despite the accusations, the court in its judgment dismissed the label of being a "notorious woman beater" against Jerome Boateng.
4. After the verdict, Jerome Boateng expressed gratitude to the court for considering the case holistically, noting that he had to defend himself publicly.
5. During the trial, Jerome Boateng made it clear that he regretted his actions most of all and wanted to apologize, especially to his children.
6. This is not the first time Jerome Boateng has faced legal proceedings for bodily harm, as several such processes have taken place in recent years.

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