07/02/2012

Jury Out On Redknapp Trial

The jury in the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial has been let out to consider their verdicts.

The charges relate to Spurs boss Harry Redknapp and Milan Mandaric's time at Portsmouth Football Club when is claimed they were cheating public revenue.

Mr Redknapp denies accepting bonuses totalling nearly £190k from former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric during their time at the club.

Mr Redknapp and Mr Mandaric deny the allegations of tax evasion.

On sending the jury out to consider its verdict the judge warned them to ignore football matters and 'keep their eye on the ball' when considering their verdict.

(LB)


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