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Sam Meade

Greek lawyer at centre of Harry Maguire case targeted by online trolls


Online trolls have targeted the lawyer involved in the Harry Maguire case and labelled him a "crook".

Ioannis Paradissis, who is representing the two police officers allegedly attacked by the Manchester United skipper, has been targeted online by Brits.

Mr Paradissis was subjected to the abuse just hours after Maguire was found guilty of assault, attacking a police officer and bribery.

One fan said: “How bad are you, what a crook" before calling him a “knobhead”.

Another added that: “Murderers and rapists are shown more justice than Maguire and his colleagues were afforded.”

And despite the rivalry between the clubs and City fan offered his opinion and said: “I’m actually a Manchester City fan who would love for Maguire to be found guilty, but I still believe it’s his right to have a fair trial.

Ioannis Paradissis has been subjected to online abuse (SKY NEWS)

“How can you go home tonight after being involved in that farce!

“Such unprofessionalism shown from yourself and the Greek authorities, it is a complete embarrassment to you and also Greece itself.”

The lawyer was also told to "hang his head in shame" by another.

But Mr.Paradissis has responded by saying: “I'm appalled that people can say such things and defend Harry Maguire. They should be angry with him, not me.”

Hrry Maguire was found guilty of several charges (Steve Reigate Daily Express)

The United defender, who was withdrawn from England's latest squad announcement following his verdict, has spoken candidly since his conviction.

He said: "I don't feel I owe an apology to anybody. An apology is something when you have done something wrong.

"I don't wish it on anybody. Obviously the situation has made it difficult for one of the biggest clubs in the world, so I regret putting the fans and the club through this, but I did nothing wrong."

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