Harry Maguire Given 15-Month Suspended Prison Sentence After Retrial in Greece Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been given a 15-month suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of non-serious assault following his retrial in Greece. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, bringing an end to a tumultuous period for the 29-year-old English international. Maguire's trial began last month and heard testimony from several witnesses, including the victim, who claimed that Maguire punched him during an altercation at a taverna in the town of Malia, Crete. The original verdict had seen Maguire acquitted of all charges, but an appeal led to a retrial being ordered. The prosecution had argued that Maguire's actions were intentional and constituted a serious assault, while the defense maintained that the incident was the result of a misunderstanding and that Maguire acted in self-defense. The court ultimately found Maguire guilty of non-serious assault, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 months' imprisonment. Maguire will not have to serve time behind bars unless he commits another offense within the next year and a half. His lawyer has already indicated plans to appeal the decision. The incident has sparked widespread debate about the handling of Maguire's case by Greek authorities and the appropriateness of his punishment. The Manchester United captain had been arrested in August 2020 following an altercation at the taverna, which left two men injured. He was initially found guilty but acquitted on appeal, leading to accusations that he had received preferential treatment due to his fame. Maguire's retrial has sparked further controversy and raised questions about the fairness of the Greek justice system. In a statement after the verdict, Man...#harry_maguire #manchester_united #greece #malia #crete #football_association #taverna
