The trial concerning German tennis player Alexander Zverev’s domestic abuse allegations, made by his former girlfriend, has been halted after a settlement was reached between the two parties. The Tiergarten District Court in Berlin stated that a resolution had been reached independent of the trial, and the court was not involved in this agreement. Although the exact terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed, the court emphasized that their decision is not a determination of guilt or innocence, highlighting that the witness expressed a desire to end the trial and the defendant agreed to its termination.
“The decision is not a verdict and it is not a decision about guilt or innocence,” the court told BBC Sport.
“One decisive factor for the court decision was that the witness has expressed her wish to end the trial.
“The defendant agreed to the termination of the case.”
Zverev, who had vehemently denied the allegations, was issued a penalty order last October, resulting in a substantial fine. Despite contesting the order and facing a public trial, Zverev and his former girlfriend chose to conclude the legal proceedings. As a consequence, Zverev is required to pay a sum of 200,000 euros, with a portion directed towards the German state treasury and non-profit organizations.
Furthermore, his representatives clarified that the decision to terminate the case was aimed at expediting the proceedings and does not constitute an acknowledgment of guilt. This development has significant implications, as it eliminates the need for the trial to continue until the middle of July, a period that coincides with the commencement of Wimbledon. The trial had already garnered attention due to the temporary suspension last Friday, which allowed the accuser’s evidence to be heard in private.
Throughout this ordeal, Zverev had expressed faith in the legal system and professed his belief in the truth coming to light. He asserted his commitment to trusting in the process and maintaining confidence in the resolution of the matter, while simultaneously focusing on competing in the French Open, where he aimed to secure his maiden Grand Slam title.
“I believe in the German system. I do believe in the truth, as well. I do know what I did, I do know what I didn’t do,” he said before the start of the French Open, where is trying to win his first Grand Slam title.
“That’s – at the end of the day – what’s going to come out, and I have to trust in that.”
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