The investigation into this case started on Tuesday. This after in November this year to. The information provided by the prosecutor’s office shows that the proceedings are aimed at “abuse of the powers granted and causing the Polish Association a significant material damage in excess of PLN 350,000 for the costs of, inter alia, legal services and consultations”.
Boniek brought a lawsuit. He was supposed to pay for the defense from the union coffers
At the moment, the investigation is being conducted “in the case” and not against the person. Evidence is gathered. The prosecutor’s office does not reveal what the specific event is about. According to unofficial findings, the investigation concerns the trial brought by Zbigniew Bok against journalist Piotr. In this case, the former president of the union allegedly defended himself using the PZPN money, not his own.
Boniek decided to sue the journalist who wrote many times about his activities. The articles were to contain content suggesting the former president’s connections with the SB or accusing him of a conflict of interest in connection with his function. In July this year, the District Court in Warsaw ruled that the personal rights of UEFA’s vice-president were infringed. The judge also ordered the journalist to pay 10,000. for a social cause, and to apologize for “suggestions regarding his relationship with the SB”.
When the case was reported to the Warsaw prosecutor’s office, the former president mockingly reacted in early November. – Good coaches cost money, good players cost money, good lawyers cost money … And they win. So much for the topic. Ps. Hurts? – he wrote on Twitter. However, if Boniek hears the prosecutor’s accusations, he will face up to 10 years in prison for them.
Source: Sport
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