Trial of Boateng pauses soon after commencement.

Unlawful act - Trial of Boateng pauses soon after commencement.

In a Munich courtroom, the long-running trial of ex-football player Jerome Boateng took an unexpected turn. The presiding judge, Susanne Hemmerich, pleaded with both the prosecution and Boateng's defense to discuss a solution outside of court. "After 40 years in this profession, I've never faced such intense media bias towards a defendant," she remarked.

The trial has lasted over six years, with delays attributed to both COVID-19 and administrative oversights. During this time, Boateng's two 13-year-old daughters, who accused him of violence, have been exposed to numerous news articles recounting their parents' ongoing legal battle. Judge Hemmerich implored, "It's time to put this case to rest, especially for the sake of the children." She also suggested, "I think I have a proposal that everyone can agree on."

This is the fourth court dealing with accusations of violence against Boateng during a 2018 Caribbean trip. Since then, the former Bayern Munich player, now signed with Linzer ASK in Austria from the Italian club US Salernitana, has faced various legal proceedings. In 2019, an indictment was filed, and in 2021, he paid a fine of 60 installments of 30,000 Euro each, amounting to $1.8 million.

In October 2022, the Munich I Regional Court sentenced Boateng for battery and slander to a fine of 120 installments of 10,000 Euro each, totaling 1.2 million Euro. However, the decision was overturned by the Bavarian Higher Regional Court. Until a final, legally-binding verdict is issued, Boateng maintains his presumption of innocence.

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1. The public prosecutor's office in Munich is actively involved in the processes surrounding the allegation of violence against Jerome Boateng.
2. The Munich Regional Court, known for handling significant cases, paused Jerome Boateng's trial due to intense media bias and the impact on his children's wellbeing.
3. The crime Jerome Boateng is accused of occurred during a 2018 trip to the Caribbean, an event that has led to numerous legal proceedings in Bavaria, Germany.
4. Thejudge Susanne Hemmerich, overseeing the Munich Regional Court, has suggested a potential solution to bring closure to the long-running trial, particularly for the sake of Boateng's children.
5. Despite the Munich I Regional Court's October 2022 sentencing of Boateng for battery and slander, the Bavarian Higher Regional Court overturned the decision, leaving the former Bayern Munich player's presumption of innocence intact.
6. In the midst of his legal battles, Jerome Boateng has continued his soccer career, signing with Linzer ASK in Austria after a stint with US Salernitana in Italy.
7. People across Germany and soccer fans worldwide have closely followed the trial of Jerome Boateng, the renowned German national team player and Soccer World Champion, in courtrooms in Munich.

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