Investigation into the alleged assault by former German worldwide Jerome Boateng has been dropped by the Munich Public Prosecutors workplace.The previous Bayern Munich centre-back had been underneath investigation since late 2019 following allegations of assault in opposition to his ex-girlfriend, Kasia Lenhardt.The case appeared to not be going wherever, however in 2021, it was reopened after Lenhardts tragic suicide.An post-mortem carried out raised suspicions about extreme accidents, however no concrete proof was discovered to assist the claims.The case has now been closed after a key witness failed to look for questioning and later disappeared.In closing the case and ending all investigations, the prosecution cited the authorized precept in dubio professional reo [when in doubt, for the defendant]. The choice means all expenses, together with assault, coercion, and defamation, in opposition to Jerome Boateng have been dismissed.Taking to his Instagram to react to the choice, Jerome Boateng stated he can now look into the longer term with positivity.The Munich public prosecutor’s workplace has lastly dropped the case in opposition to me after 5 years. All my statements have been right, and the allegations in opposition to me have been false.Thanks to everybody who stood by my facet and supported me regardless of the heavy prejudice. Which means a lot to me. Now my household and I can lastly look to the longer term with positivity. By no means surrender, Jerome Boateng stated.
Munich Prosecutors drop assault case in opposition to Jerome Boateng attributable to lack of proof
