News Details
Ecclestone trial begins in Germany
Bernie Ecclestone's high-profile trial on bribery charges has begun in Munich.
Ecclestone is accused of paying a bribe to German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky back in 2006 when Bayern LB sold their 47% stake in the sport to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
Gribkowsky, who worked as chief risk seller for Bayern LB, was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison in 2012.
Prosecutors allege that the bribe aided the sale to CVC, which was Ecclestone's favoured choice.
Ecclestone does not deny that he paid the money to Gribkowsky but insists that he was blackmailed into doing so.
'The alleged bribery never happened', read a statement from Ecclestone's lawyers. 'The prosecution's claims...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from F1Zone.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Confident and relaxed Ecclestone denies bribery as...
Confident and relaxed Ecclestone denies bribery as German trial gets...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Formula 1 boss Ecclestone faces German bribery trial...
t">Bernie Ecclestone in the dock again Formula 1 chief executive...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Ecclestone bribery trial begins in Germany today
Bernie Ecclestone has arrived in Germany for the beginning of his second...
9y ago from RichlandF1.com
Is the long reign of self made Formula 1 King Bernie...
Jail beckoning for Bernie Ecclestone? The criminal trial is only just...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
The obstacles Yamaha has to overcome to have a...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati: COTA MotoGP podium “essential step” for...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Acosta: 2024 MotoGP title ‘not the priority' in...
MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta has outlined that fighting for the 2024 title...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Vinales: Aprilia MotoGP win has a “different...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar's new Aeroscreen makes early debut at Long...
The NTT IndyCar Series will have teams fit a new version of the Aeroscreen...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar rolling out new version of aeroscreen for Long...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Arrow McLaren reveal Long Beach livery for No. 6...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar tweaks split practice format for Long Beach
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ireland’s bid to rejoin the WRC in 2025 halted
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why tough love has allowed Fourmaux to reach new WRC...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota to field Ogier and Rovanpera in WRC Portugal...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Craig Breen will be remembered for his "heart...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Has stalled Arsenal’s progress for 4 years' - Fans...
No description available...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Harry Kane showing the door to Arsenal yet again!' -...
No description available...
15m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal miss out on Club World Cup spot after...
Arsenal suffered a double setback, as their defeat to Bayern Munich saw...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
'Can’t believe Arsenal ain’t played Saka tonight'...
No description available...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Verstappen prepared for 'ultimate test' as F1 star tipped...
Max Verstappen was handed his first drive in... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Schumacher fires scary message at F1 team boss as worst...
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher didn't... Read More »
12h ago from GPFans.com
EXCLUSIVE: Aston Martin star could ‘move aside’ for...
Aston Martin recently announced one half of their... Read More »
11h ago from GPFans.com