Hesdy Gerges Released Again

Friday, 13 May 2011 19:20

Written by Rian Scalia

Hesdy Gerges has been released from authorities for the second time this year. Amsterdam news source AT5 confirmed the news today.

Back in February, Gerges was arrested in the Netherlands on suspicion that he was part of a cocaine trafficking ring. He was released and went on to still fight and beat Daniel Ghita. This time he was extradited to Belgium to be dealt with as the Belgian authorities suspected that the trafficking ring was going through Belgium. Gerges was released again today and stays with his claim that he is 100% innocent.

Recently Gerges was pulled from the May 21st It's Showtime card in Amsterdam due to these issues but now that he's been released, will he be able to pull off what he did last time against Daniel Ghita? It'll be interesting to see if he is indeed put back on the card in the main event against Englishman Chris Knowles.

Here's the full news report, translated:

This confirms his lawyer Sander Janssen AT5. Gerges was earlier this month handed over to Belgium . Justice having suspected him of involvement in cocaine trafficking. Gerges will immediately travel to the Netherlands after his release. He must still be available for the Belgian judiciary.

The kick boxer in February for the first half was arrested in the case. A SWAT team charged him into his home in Noord. After nine days he was allowed to go home, pending the surrender request. Gerges denies anything to do with drug trafficking have.

http://www.at5.nl/artikelen/62191/kickbokser-hesdy-gerges-vrij

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