Boris Becker sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison in bankruptcy case
29 April 2022 |
6:18 pm
German tennis legend Boris Becker has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison in his bankruptcy case in London. He can still appeal the sentence.
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