Harry Maguire’s Retrial Date Set for February 7 in Greece
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire’s retrial date has been set for February 7 in Greece, almost three years after his convictions of assault and attempted bribery were quashed. Maguire was arrested while on a family holiday in Mykonos in August 2020 and was initially found guilty of assaulting police, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery. He was punished with a suspended jail sentence of 21 months and 10 days. Maguire’s brother, Joe, and friend, Christopher Sharman, were also handed suspended sentences of 13 months.
Appeal and Retrial
The England international swiftly appealed and saw the conviction quashed. That meant a retrial would automatically be heard at a higher court. The retrial was first postponed due to the Covid pandemic. It was then due to take place earlier this month, before Maguire’s legal team requested it be pushed back. If found guilty, he will not be able to receive a more severe punishment than his original sentence. While Maguire is not expected to attend the trial in person, it is not an ideal position for the ex-Leicester man to be in as he heads off on his summer break.
Maguire’s Future at Manchester United
After starting England’s two Euro 2024 qualification wins, he will now enjoy some downtime. But he will continue to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford – four years on from his £80million arrival. Tottenham, Aston Villa, and West Ham have all been mooted as potential destinations for the centre-back. However, fans may be concerned about his new court date being right in the middle of next season.
Conclusion
Harry Maguire’s retrial date has been set for February 7 in Greece, nearly three years after his convictions of assault and attempted bribery were quashed. If found guilty, he will not be able to receive a more severe punishment than his original sentence. While Maguire is not expected to attend the trial in person, it is not an ideal position for the ex-Leicester man to be in as he heads off on his summer break. Tottenham, Aston Villa, and West Ham have all been mooted as potential destinations for the centre-back. However, fans may be concerned about his new court date being right in the middle of next season.