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Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Meredith Kercher's killer Rudy Guede to stand new trial over ‘sexual assault' of ex-girlfriend in Italy
Guede has been placed under a 'special surveillance' regime since last year ON THE STAND Meredith Kercher's killer Rudy Guede to stand new trial over 'sexual assault' of ex-girlfriend in Italy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE man convicted of murdering British university student Meredith Kercher has been charged with sexual assault against his former girlfriend. Rudy Guede, 38, is once again set to stand trial in November after being accused of mistreatment, personal injury and sexual violence. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Rudy Guede spotted for the first time since his release from prison Credit: Louis Wood 6 Guede arrested ater the murder of Brit Brit Meredith Credit: Getty 6 Brit Meredith was murdered in Italy in 2007 Credit: Alamy 6 Rudy Guede watches during his appeal against the sentence he received in the Meredith Kercher murder trial Credit: Reuters Guede served just 13 years of his 16-year jail sentence after he was convicted of killing Ms Kercher in 2007. He was released early from prison in 2021 for good behaviour. During his time in prison, Guede started dating a 25-year-old woman, who later ended their relationship in 2023 and pressed charges against him, according to local Italian media. Guede has been placed under a "special surveillance" regime since last year, when police began their investigation into the alleged sexual assault, Sky News reports. According to a Rome court ruling, Guede must inform the police anytime he leaves Viterbo, his city of residence. He has been fitted with an electronic ankle tag and was banned from having any contact with the woman behind the sexual assault allegations. Carlo Mezzetti, his lawyer, told CNN that Guede was innocent and feared he would not get a fair trial given his previous conviction. Some 100,000 photos, thousands of chats and audio messages between Guede and the unnamed victim are among the evidence set to be presented in the trial, according to the media outlet. Ms Kercher, 21, from Coulsdon, Surrey, was found half-naked with her throat slit in Perugia, Italy, in September 2007. The exchange student from the University of Leeds had been stabbed 47 times. Watch weeping Amanda Knox break down as her slander conviction is UPHELD in final twist of Meredith Kercher murder saga Ms Kercher shared her flat with her American roommate, Amanda Knox. Ms Knox was convicted alongside her then-boyfriend, Italian Raffaele Sollecito - but they both were fully acquitted by Italy's Supreme Court in 2015 following a sensational legal battle. Though Ms Knox remains convicted of slander for accusing her former nightclub boss Patrick Lumumba of Ms Kercher's murder in 2007. At the time of Guede's release, Ms Knox said that Guede has been "able to cause harm to more young women" since his release. She wrote in a post on X: "Guede was never held fully accountable for murdering Meredith, as he was only convicted of rape and of 'participating in the murder.' "Essentially he was charged with being an accomplice for a crime he committed alone. He was sentenced to 30 years. 6 Knox accompanied by security guards arrives in court for the preliminary hearings into the murder of British student Meredith Kercher Credit: EPA 6 Knox and then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito looking on outside the rented house where the 21-year-old Brit Meredith was found dead Credit: Associated Press "On appeal, that was reduced to 16. He was released on 'good behavior' after serving 13 years..." Knox has since gone on to become an author and journalist and has spoken openly about her treatment during the ordeal. In 2020, Knox told Good Morning America how she felt she was carrying the burden of Guede's crime. "I continue to this day to be shocked that he is the forgotten killer," Knox said. "The one who was quietly tucked away, convicted of a lesser crime, and does not have to live with the burden of forever being associated with Meredith's death. "I do know that many, many people have suffered a great deal because of what he did.'
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Jannik Sinner's incredible net worth aged 23 including lavish Monte Carlo home
Jannik Sinner, 23, is an Italian professional tennis player and faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final on Sunday - here's all you need to know about the pro off the court Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player, is set to compete in the Wimbledon final this weekend against Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. These two sporting superstars represent the new era of tennis, as icons like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have either retired or, in Djokovic's case, are nearing the end of their careers. In fact, it was the Italian Sinner who halted 38 year old Djokovic's quest for another record-breaking Wimbledon title, defeating him convincingly in straight sets in the semi-final. Sinner and Alcaraz appear destined for a lengthy rivalry at the pinnacle of the sport, with the pair having faced off in an epic French Open last month. In that match, Alcaraz staged a remarkable comeback from a seemingly impossible position to clinch the Grand Slam title at Roland Garros. Net worth At just 23 years old, Sinner's net worth is estimated to be around £22.2million. The Italian currently holds the number one ranking in the world and has three Grand Slam titles under his belt - the 2024 Australian Open, the US Open in September 2024, and the 2025 Australian Open. Wimbledon has so far eluded him, but he will be aiming to change that on Sunday afternoon, reports Wales Online. He has several lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals, including partnerships with Nike (reportedly worth $150million over 10 years), Head, Rolex, Gucci and car manufacturer Alfa Romeo, among others. Ban scandal Discussions around Sinner inevitably come back to the fact that he faced a suspension from the game earlier this year after testing positive for a prohibited substance. The Italian tennis prodigy was handed a ban following two incriminating drug tests in March 2024, which he attributed to an oversight by someone in his team. Sinner managed to negotiate a resolution with the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada), claiming that contamination of his sample with clostebol, a banned substance, was accidental, thanks to his physio. The authorities accepted his explanation but noted that "the athlete bears responsibility for the entourage's negligence". "In the end, you have to choose the lesser evil and I believe that is what I have done. Even if sometimes it seems a bit unfair, all that I'm living, but then if I look at things from a different perspective it could have been worse. Even more unfairness. This is the way it is," Sinner reflected during a Sky Italy interview earlier this year. He endured a three-month ban which left many of his fellow competitors, including Djokovic, rather aggrieved. Off the court Naturally, as with any sports star peaking in their career, there's vast curiosity about Sinner's love life off the court. Capturing quite a bit of gossip earlier this year, Sinner was seen getting cosy and locking lips with Adrien Brody's ex-girlfriend. The pair were snapped by Italy's Chi magazine indulging in an intimate moment at the Monte Carlo Country Club – Sinner cosying up to 31 year old Russian model Lara Leito. She was formerly in a six-year relationship with Brody and has also been romantically linked to French actor Olivier Martinez. This followed his split from fellow tennis player Anna Kalinskaya in November, after a seven-month romance. Earlier this year, Sinner confirmed that he is currently single. However, recent rumours have linked him with model Laila Hasanovic.
Metro
5 hours ago
- Metro
Nick Kyrgios troubled over Jannik Sinner reaching Wimbledon final after drug ban
Nick Kyrgios believes Jannik Sinner reaching the Wimbledon final is 'not a good look' for tennis after his three-month doping ban earlier this year. Sinner has enjoyed a superb run at Wimbledon this year, defeating Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals to set up a showdown with Carlos Alcaraz. It's the first time the Italian world No.1 has reached the final at the Championships as he looks to get his hands on a fourth major trophy. There is still some controversy surrounding Sinner – who failed two drug tests in 2024 – with Kyrgios one of his biggest long-term vocal critics. Sinner was suspended at all tennis competitions from February 9, 2025 to May 4, 2025 following a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) settlement. The 23-year-old twice tested positive for clostebol, a steroid that can be used to build muscle mass. WADA accepted Sinner's explanation that he was accidentally contaminated by a massage from his physiotherapist, who used a spray containing the banned substance to treat a finger cut. They ruled that Sinner 'did not intend to cheat' but insisted that he was responsible for his team's negligence, which ultimately saw him punished. After Sinner made his return at the Italian Open in May, he went on to reach the French Open final – where he lost to Alcaraz – and he's now reached a second Grand Slam final in a row after his impressive run in SW19. But Kyrgios has been left concerned over how Sinner playing in the Wimbledon final will impact tennis' image, especially after Iga Swiatek, who accepted a one-month ban after testing positive for a banned substance in November 2024, won this year's women's singles title. 'Do I think it's a good look for the sport that Swiatek and Sinner are in the final at Wimbledon after serving a ban? I don't think it's a good look for the sport,' Kyrgios told iNews. More Trending 'And I think people could agree. But I'm not going to sit there and talk about that [on commentary] in the final. They've been playing some incredible tennis. 'Sinner, he served a ban, which do I agree with? No. But he came back and he's been playing some excellent tennis. 'He didn't look like he missed a beat, and he looked like he improved during that period of time, which is still incredible, regardless of why he was banned.' MORE: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon final time, how to watch, head-to-head and odds MORE: Jamie Murray reveals concern over Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon final MORE: John McEnroe urges Wimbledon bosses to impose new ban on finalists
