Public Prosecution Service is prosecuting footballer Quincy Promes for attempted manslaughter | Inland

Justice speaks in a statement about a 29-year-old man from Amsterdam. The Public Prosecution Service does not want to officially confirm that it concerns Promes. The footballer, who spent two nights in jail at the end of last year as a suspect, has always denied the allegations. Promes played fifty international matches for the Dutch national team and scored seven goals. His last international match was at the European Championship last summer, in the eighth finals against the Czech Republic (0-2).

The nephew only filed a report in November. Promes then let it be known through his lawyer that he was not on site. The suspected victim suffered serious injuries.

The police completed the investigation in May and forwarded the file to the Public Prosecution Service in Amsterdam. In the summer, shortly after the European Championship, the public prosecutor released the “intended decision” to prosecute on the basis of the investigation. It has now led to a charge of attempted manslaughter or aggravated assault. In the case of stabbings, this carries a prison sentence of 24 to 42 months. It is not yet known when the lawsuit will be heard.

‘Attempted homicide’

Lawyer Yehudi Moszkowicz represents the victim. “The decision to sue Promes is the only right decision. After taking note of the file, we will also ask the Public Prosecution Service to prosecute the suspect for attempted murder. If necessary, we will go to the Court for that.”

Russian league

Ajax sold Promes in February for at least 8.5 million euros to Spartak Moscow, where he also played from 2014 to 2018. That amount can rise to 11 million euros via bonuses. Promes has so far scored three goals in the Russian league this season.

Spartak Moscow has responded through its press department to the announced prosecution of its player. “Promes is fully focused on the upcoming matches,” the head of the press department told sports site Championat. “His lawyers, whom he trusts completely, are dealing with this case. As for media coverage, Spartak only responds to official requests from the appropriate authorities, and the club has not received any such requests. According to our information, the ongoing procedure continues and nothing has changed at this time.”

On Promes’ return to Moscow, Spartak director Yevgeni Melezhnikov informed Championat that the club has hedged against the financial and legal risks of a possible conviction. In addition, a line would be cut through the remaining payments from the Russian capital to the Johan Cruijf Arena.

Dutch soccerteam

Under Louis van Gaal, the successor of national coach Frank de Boer, who stepped down after the European Championship, he was no longer in the picture for the Orange. “When a player is involved in such a case, it is much more difficult for him to keep the focus on the game,” said Van Gaal in October. “In Russia you are far away, but in the Netherlands you are very close. That’s a big difference. I don’t think I select players who are involved in these matters.”

The victim has seized a home belonging to the footballer in a civil procedure. This was done as security for an imminent claim for damages.

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