Quincy Promes Sentenced to 18 Months in Jail for Stabbing His Cousin
Quincy Promes, the former Netherlands striker, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for stabbing his cousin in the knee. The incident occurred at a family party in July 2020 and the Spartak Moscow forward was found guilty of assault by a Dutch court. His lawyer has stated that he will appeal the ruling.
Background of the Incident
The incident took place at a family party in July 2020. Promes, who is 31 years old and plays for Spartak Moscow, was found guilty of assault by a Dutch court. His lawyer has stated that he will appeal the ruling. Promes, who has also played for Sevilla and Ajax, lives in Russia and did not attend the court hearing.
In addition to the assault charge, Dutch prosecutors also charged Promes last month for his alleged involvement in drugs trafficking.
Promes’ Sentencing
Promes was sentenced to 18 months in jail for stabbing his cousin in the knee. The sentence was handed down by a Dutch court after Promes was found guilty of assault. His lawyer has stated that he will appeal the ruling.
Promes’ lawyer has argued that the sentence is too harsh and that the incident was an act of self-defense. He has also argued that Promes should not have been charged with drugs trafficking as there is no evidence to support the allegations.
Reactions to Promes’ Sentencing
Promes’ sentencing has been met with mixed reactions from the public. Some have argued that the sentence is too harsh and that Promes should not have been charged with drugs trafficking. Others have argued that the sentence is appropriate given the seriousness of the incident.
The Spartak Moscow forward’s lawyer has stated that he will appeal the ruling. It remains to be seen if Promes’ sentence will be reduced or overturned on appeal.
Conclusion
Quincy Promes, the former Netherlands striker, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for stabbing his cousin in the knee. The incident occurred at a family party in July 2020 and the Spartak Moscow forward was found guilty of assault by a Dutch court. His lawyer has stated that he will appeal the ruling. In addition to the assault charge, Dutch prosecutors also charged Promes last month for his alleged involvement in drugs trafficking. The sentencing has been met with mixed reactions from the public, with some arguing that it is too harsh and others arguing that it is appropriate given the seriousness of the incident. It remains to be seen if Promes’ sentence will be reduced or overturned on appeal.