Right interrupted, baggy look, absence: Embolo’s disrespectful appearance

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Nati star in court: Breel Embolo (26) had to go to the Basel criminal court on Wednesday because he allegedly threatened two men several times at the exit on May 27, 2018. At the beginning of the trial, the footballer appeared in a baggy look: with an inverted cap, cargo pants and a wrinkled T-shirt. During the trial, Embolo interrupted the judge and, after initially being present, was eventually acquitted for the remainder of the trial day. Does this appearance fit the honorable institution? Or was that too loose?

According to the representative of the injured party, Embolo’s dispensation, which was decided shortly before noon, can be interpreted as a “disrespect”. “It was said that he should be treated by a doctor. But there is no doctor’s certificate.”

Lawyer André Kuhn (49) finds the footballer’s way of speaking unacceptable, he says when asked by Blick: “You should not disturb each other in court.” Of course there is a certain nervousness in a court hearing, which is why the judges may sometimes tolerate an objection. But otherwise it is the lawyer’s job to put his client to rest. “And you don’t let famous people get away in court anymore. Judges also know how to defend themselves against famous people if they misbehave in court.”

Unlike the representative of the injured party, the lawyer does not find Breel Embolo’s dispensation objectionable: “Presence during the interrogation is important, but afterwards the presence of the lawyers is sufficient. The lawyers comment on the evidence and the parties sit there quietly next.”

When asked about Embolo’s choice of attire, Kuhn explains, “There are no courtroom dress codes and I advise my clients to wear something they feel comfortable in, but nothing flashy. The court is best off not remembering what attire, what watch or what shoes the defendant wore while deliberating the verdict.” From his point of view, the footballer’s outfit was “casual” but “nothing out of the ordinary”. “Had he worn a suit and tie, he would probably be accused of being inauthentic,” the expert continued.

Behavior can influence judgment

Bad behavior in the courtroom can influence the verdict, continues Aargau’s lawyer: “In clear cases, the verdict hardly depends on the behavior of the parties in the courtroom. But when it comes to the credibility of statements, courtroom behavior has a major impact on the verdict.”

The verdict will fall on Thursday, Breel Embolo is presumed innocent.

Source : Blick