Paul Pogba absent at the trial of his kidnapping, the hearing maintained – France – Justice

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As had been anticipated since Monday, Paul Pogba did not appear at the trial of his brother Mathias and certain childhood friends for acts of kidnapping, extortion and attempted extortion. Under the gaze of their mother Yao Moriba, his older brother took his place in courtroom 2-03 of the Paris Court of Justice alongside the five other co-defendants. The absence of the 2018 world champion poses a problem for the defense of the accusedwho complains in particular about having only learned the news the day before. This is why the defense lawyers submitted a request to postpone the case, rejected by the judges after four hours of hearing.

An expected testimony

“We cannot do without the presence of Paul Pogba”said Daphné Pugliesi, lawyer for Roushdane K., the “big guy” from the city of La Renardière, considered to be the main intermediary with the sponsors of the sequestration of the former Juventus player. “Paul Pogba's statements have been inconsistent, with developments and new elements after the confrontation. We cannot do without his testimony. » A request for annulment concerning a procedural defect had also been filed by the defense lawyers, also rejected by the magistrates.

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