The three-time Wimbledon champion was found to have hidden assets and loans worth ,5 2.5 million to avoid paying his debts and was today sentenced to two years and six months in prison, of which he must serve at least one year and three months. prison. Following Becker’s conviction, Christian Somers, who wrote a biography of the tennis legend, said he was worried about him. The 50-year-old told the German newspaper Bild: “Will he survive mentally, being in prison for a year and three months? “It’s really bad!” Meanwhile, Joachim Llambi, star of the German TV series Just Dance, told the same newspaper: “I find it very sad. It is a legend in Germany. But the court found that something was not as it should be. “Then he has to take responsibility for that.” Becker’s friend and former tennis star Andrew Castle told LBC today: “I’m still upset by the news this Friday afternoon that Boris Becker – who is a great companion to me – has done a lot of Wimbledon finals for BBC. I sat next to him, I played with him, I trained with him, I went out with him, I drank with him, he is a good man – he will go to prison for two and a half years. And I’m, look, I’m shocked because it’s close to me. I’m sad that his life has reached this point and I hope he can rebuild on the other side. “If you do not pay your creditors, you pay the price. This is the second time this has happened after what happened in Germany in 2002. I thought this was a possibility, but I’m surprised and deeply shocked that I will not be working with him at Wimbledon this year and that he will go to jail. “And I’m sorry for Lillian, too.” ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman questioned whether imprisonment was the most appropriate sentence for Becker, writing on Twitter: Although I fully appreciate that Boris Becker broke the law in many ways, I can only believe that he would be much better used to teaches tennis to privileged children every day rather than stuck in a cell. Do good from evil. “ Bild said it did not show “mercy” to Becker by the judge, a sentiment that was further echoed by the Bunte newspaper, which also described the judge as “ruthless”. Piers Morgan added: “Sorry about Boris Becker. Excellent guy and always enjoyed his company. See you on the other side, man. ” Becker, 54, was declared bankrupt in June 2017, owing creditors nearly 50 50 million for an unpaid loan of more than 3 3 million on his estate in Mallorca, Spain. The BBC specialist transferred about 0 390,000 from his business account to others, including those of Barbara Becker’s ex-wife and his estranged wife Charlie “Lily” Becker. He also failed to declare his σε 1m stake in Leimen, Germany, hid a 700 700,000 bank loan – worth 1 1.1m in interest – and hid .000 75,000 in a εταιρεία 66,000 tech company. Becker – who was sentenced to two years in prison with a suspension for tax evasion and 1, 1.4 million’s attempted tax evasion in Germany in 2002 – was found guilty on April 8 of four insolvency law offenses between June and October 2017. Each charge carried a maximum sentence of seven years in prison. This afternoon, Judge Deborah Taylor sentenced six-time Grand Slam champion to 30 months in prison, of which he will serve at least half. Referring to Becker’s previous conviction, the judge said this afternoon: “You did not take into account the warning given to you and the opportunity given to you with the suspension and this is a significant aggravating factor.” And he said to the father of Becker’s four children: “I take into account what has been described as ‘your fall from grace.’ You have lost your career and reputation and all your property as a result of your bankruptcy. “You have not shown remorse, acceptance of your guilt and you have tried to distance yourself from your insult and your bankruptcy. “While I accept your humiliation as part of the process, there has been no humility.” As they drove him away, Becker was blushing and seemed to be struggling with his night bag. Lilian De Carvalho Monteiro’s girlfriend gave him a kiss before he disappeared out of court in the cells below. Following the conviction, Dean Bill, CEO of the Insolvency Service, added: “Boris Becker’s sentence clearly demonstrates that concealing assets in the event of bankruptcy is a serious offense for which we will prosecute and bring the perpetrators to justice.” Becker’s lawyer Jonathan Laidlaw QC said the tennis legend would find it difficult to find work after his release and would have to “rely on the charity of others if he wants to survive”. Describing Becker’s fall as a “public humiliation”, Laidlaw added: “Boris Becker has literally nothing and nothing to show for his most glamorous sporting career and it is rightly called a tragedy.” Boris Becker was sentenced today to two and a half years in prison after he was found to have hidden assets and loans worth 2.5 million pounds to avoid paying his debts. Christian Somers, who wrote a biography of Boris Becker, has questioned whether the tennis star will survive mentally in prison. Image: Schommers with Becker as they released their book in October 2013 Meanwhile, Joachim Llambi, star of the German TV series Just Dance, told the same newspaper: “I find it very sad. It is a legend in Germany. But the court found that something was not as it should be. “Then he has to take responsibility for it.” In the photo: Lamby appears on stage during the Let’s Dance TV competition Boris Becker arrives with his partner Lillian de Carvalho Monteiro for sentencing in Southwark Crown court in London today A Becker court artist sketch heading to cells after his sentencing today was watched by Lillian’s girlfriend and Noah’s son Sketch of a Becker court artist awaiting sentencing (left) and being tried (right) at Southwark Crown Court today Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, Boris Becker’s girlfriend, leaves Southwark Crown Court after being convicted today Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, Boris Becker’s girlfriend, leaves Southwark Crown Court after being convicted today Becker’s son Noah (left) and girlfriend Lillian de Carvalho Monteiro (right) leave Southwark Crown Court this afternoon Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, Boris Becker’s girlfriend, leaves Southwark Crown Court after being convicted today Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, Boris Becker’s girlfriend, leaves Southwark Crown Court after being convicted today Boris Becker arrives with his partner Lillian de Carvalho Monteiro for sentencing in Southwark Crown court in London today Boris Becker arrives with his partner Lillian de Carvalho Monteiro for sentencing in Southwark Crown court in London today A prison truck leaves Southwark Crown Court in London after Becker was sentenced to two and a half years in prison Former tennis player Boris Becker arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London to hear his sentence today Boris Becker arrives with his partner Lillian de Carvalho Monteiro for sentencing in Southwark Crown court in London today Boris Becker arrives with his partner Lillian de Carvalho Monteiro for sentencing in Southwark Crown court in London today Becker son Noah and Becker partner Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro during lunch break at Southwark Crown Court today Becker’s girlfriend Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro at lunch break smoking a cigarette outside Southwark Crown Court today
“I’m sorry his life got here”: Former No. 1 Briton Andrew Castle says ‘still upset’
Former British number one Andrew Castle has said he is “still wrapping up” after two and a half years in prison for defrauding Boris Becker’s “big partner”.
Three-time Wimbledon champion Becker was jailed today for violating the terms of his bankruptcy by hiding και 2.5 million in assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.
Mr Castle, speaking on LBC radio, later said he was shocked by the news and described Becker as “my wonderful companion”.
Mr Castle, who has worked with Becker as a BBC commentator, said: man – will go to jail for two and a half years.
“And I am, look, I am shocked because he is near me. “I am sad that his life has reached this point and I hope he can rebuild on the other side.”
Mr Castle added: “If you do not pay your creditors, you are paying the price.
“This is the second time this has happened after what happened in Germany in 2002. I thought it was a possibility, but I am surprised and deeply shocked that I will not work with him at Wimbledon this year and that he would go to jail.”
Becker had arrived in court earlier this week with Miss de Carvalho Monteiroa, dressed elegantly in a suit and Wimbledon tie as he climbed the stairs and entered the building holding hands with her.
He then entered the court dock, while his eldest son entered the courtroom holding a large bag with the Puma badge, which the tennis star had previously been seen carrying outside his home.
This morning, he was seen holding a green Puma canvas case as he walked out of his West London home and in a black taxi to the courthouse. Earlier, he also went out to buy a bouquet of flowers.
Yesterday, Becker spent the day touring Harrods and visiting an unknown woman in her council apartment. The father of four was photographed in Knightsbridge, Paddington and Notting Hill.
Wearing a gray jacket and a baseball cap, he was seen taking a taxi to a municipal estate …
