On the home stretch of the London criminal trial against Boris Becker, the judge responsible began to summarize the arguments for and against the ex-tennis professional. The 54-year-old is accused of concealing assets in his bankruptcy proceedings.
One aspect of the process is the fact that Becker had his finances organized by others, Judge Deborah Taylor stated at the beginning of her remarks on Wednesday. Looking at documents signed by Becker, she said, “He says he signed them but never read them.”
In his plea, Becker’s defense attorney emphasized that it was not a crime to rely on advisors. The Londoner by choice firmly rejects the accusation that the prosecution deliberately withheld the assets. Theoretically, he could face up to seven years in prison.
Becker appeared in court again, accompanied by his girlfriend and son Noah. Wearing a pinstripe suit, he followed the proceedings from a glass case inside the courtroom.
The jury was expected to begin their deliberations afterwards. How long it takes for the jury to make a decision was unclear. This can happen within hours, but it can also be a day-long discussion behind closed doors.
