PSG defender Serge Aurier given two-month prison sentence
PSG defender Serge Aurier has been given a two-month prison sentence for assaulting a police officer. The incident occurred on May 3...
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PSG defender Serge Aurier has been given a two-month prison sentence for assaulting a police officer.
The incident occurred on May 30 outside a Paris nightclub when the 23-year-old was originally arrested and placed in police custody.
Serge Aurier has also been handed a fine of 600 euros (£521) and has been ordered to pay 1,500 euros (£1,303) in court costs.
The defender is unlikely to serve any time in prison but the club confirmed he will appeal the sentence, which, if upheld, will most likely see him undertake community service.
A statement on PSG website read:
"Serge Aurier appeared personally before the Paris court to answer the charges against him."The club takes note of his conviction. An appeal was made to the output of the hearing by counsel for the player."Thus, and according to the rules of criminal procedure, Serge Aurier is again presumed innocent pending the decision of the Court of Appeal."Pending this decision, the player is allowed to continue the exercise of his profession in France and abroad."Furthermore, the club wishes to stress the professional attitude of the player since his return to training on July 4."Meanwhile, Paris St Germain reaffirms its commitment to respect the forces and their missions."No further comment will be made by the club by the appeal."
