Prime 30 tennis participant Nikoloz Basilashvili faces three years in jail for allegedly assaulting ex-wife

Georgian tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili is embroiled in a scandal, having been charged with bodily assaulting his ex-wife, Neka Dorokashvili. The participant faces as much as three years in jail, if discovered responsible.

The world quantity 27 was accused of assaulting his former associate within the presence of their five-year-old son, and was detained on Might 22 in Georgia.

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Basilashvili denied all accusations and was launched on cost of US $ 31,500 bail on Sunday.

“I apologize for the occasions which have affected my members of the family. I’m grateful to my followers for his or her help,” Basilashvili mentioned. 

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I hope all the small print will quickly be revealed, so truthful verdict will likely be reached. I don’t need to discuss my personal life till this occurs. I don’t need to talk about my ex-wife and to show something.”

The subsequent courtroom listening to is scheduled to happen on June 16 in Tbilisi, Georgia.