Harry Maguire is found GUILTY of assaulting Greek police and gets 15-month suspended jail sentence for Mykonos brawl

Harry Maguire is found GUILTY of assaulting Greek police and gets 15-month suspended jail sentence for Mykonos brawl

Retrial Results in Guilty Verdict

Harry Maguire received a 15-month suspended prison term following a retrial in Greece, where he was convicted of non-serious assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery. The decision came after a majority of judges ruled him guilty, with one dissenting verdict.

Missed Hearing Amid Match Prep

The England defender missed the Syros hearing, focusing on preparations for Manchester United’s clash against Newcastle scheduled for Wednesday evening. His absence was attributed to the team’s upcoming game, which took priority over the legal proceedings.

Appeal Looms

Maguire plans to appeal to the Greek Supreme Court, aiming to overturn the verdict. His legal team emphasized that the retrial provided a second chance to present evidence and clarify the incident.

Out-of-Court Offers Rejected

Maguire rejected several settlement proposals, including a £43,500 offer made over the weekend and during a recess in Wednesday’s trial. This decision followed his initial refusal to resolve the matter through a court settlement.

Revisiting the 2020 Incident

The retrial occurred nearly six years after Maguire was arrested during a family holiday in Mykonos in August 2020. He had initially been given a 21-month suspended sentence, which was later annulled on appeal under Greek law.

Delays in Legal Process

The trial faced four postponements: May 2023 due to his defense counsel’s unavailability, February 2024 from a Greek legal strike, and two more in March and October of the previous year. Concerns about the statute of limitations also threatened to end the case before it concluded.

Defense Claims Sister’s Role

Maguire’s legal team argued that two