Complaint Fails for Pocher; Becker Surges Ahead Despite Resistance
In a significant turn of events, former three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker (57) has emerged victorious in his lawsuit against comedian Oliver Pocher. The ruling, made by the Higher Regional Court in Karlsruhe, has become final and was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Federal Court of Justice (BGH).
The case, reference VI ZR 393/23, stemmed from images used in Pocher's RTL show, "Pocher - dangerously honest". The first instance found that Becker received a three-digit euro amount during the show, hidden in a supposed fashion prize.
The ruling, issued in November 2023, prohibited Pocher from distributing certain image sequences from the show. He was also required to delete the relevant film clips, if they were published within his own internet presence.
Pocher had initially intended to appeal this ruling at the BGH, but his complaint against the non-admission was rejected. His Hamburg lawyer, Patricia Cronemeyer, considers the rejection of the non-admission complaint as unacceptable. Cronemeyer believes that the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) should have reviewed the ruling for legality and correctness.
In response, Cronemeyer is considering filing a constitutional complaint to overturn this decision. However, with the legal remedy now exhausted, the ruling stands, barring Pocher from further distributing and requiring him to delete the disputed film excerpts.
Interestingly, neither Becker nor Pocher appeared in court during the ruling. Pocher, in a move that added fuel to the fire, launched an appeal for donations in his show under the slogan "Make Boris rich again".
Becker's lawyer, Samy Hammad, has stated that the legal opinion they represented has been confirmed. The ruling has put an end to a high-profile legal battle between the two public figures, with Becker coming out on top.
