Hoeneß discusses reasons behind Schuhbeck's absence from prison at present - Hoeneß explains the reasons behind Schuhbeck's absence from prison at present.
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It's public knowledge that celebrity chef Alfons Schuhbeck is a free man. The Munich I Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed this to the "Bild" newspaper, stating, "Mr. Schuhbeck is not currently in custody."
Apparently, the 76-year-old Schuhbeck's lengthy prison sentence has been suspended indefinitely due to his health issues. He might be called back to serve his time anytime before June 2025, depending on his health.
Uli Hoeneß, the honorary president of FC Bayern Munich, confirms this, explaining, "Alfons Schuhbeck had to undergo a serious operation." Schuhbeck's lawyer, Nicolas Stieger, added that "it was urgent - no one wants Mr. Schuhbeck to die in custody."
Mark your calendars, food enthusiasts! Alfons Schuhbeck will be back in court in June. The Munich Higher Regional Court announced that the trial for his case will commence on June 24, 2025. The trial will span several days, with the final day scheduled for July 14, 2025.
Back in October 2022, Schuhbeck was sentenced to three years and two months in prison for tax evasion. He appealed this verdict, but in June 2023, the Federal Court of Justice largely upheld it. Schuhbeck began serving his sentence in August 2023.
- Alfons Schuhbeck
- Public Prosecutor's Office
- Public Prosecutor's Office Munich I
- Bild newspaper
Bonus insights:- Alfons Schuhbeck's tax evasion conviction led to the bankruptcy of his restaurants and a hit to his public image.- Schuhbeck is also under investigation for additional charges, including delaying insolvency, fraud, and subsidy fraud related to alleged misuse of coronavirus aid.- In some legal systems, prisoners can be temporarily released for health reasons or other legal considerations. However, the specifics regarding Schuhbeck's release were not provided in the available information.
- The Public Prosecutor's Office Munich I confirmed to the Bild newspaper that Alfons Schuhbeck, renowned chef, is currently not in custody due to his health concerns.
- Uli Hoeneß, honorary president of FC Bayern Munich, confirmed that Schuhbeck had undergone a serious operation, indicating his health issues played a role in the suspension of his prison sentence.
- Schuhbeck's defense attorney, Nicolas Stieger, emphasized the urgency of Schuhbeck's operation, stating that no one wants him to die in custody.
- The trial for Schuhbeck's case, related to tax evasion, will take place in June 2025 at the Munich Higher Regional Court and is expected to span several days.
- Despite appealing his initial verdict, the Federal Court of Justice largely upheld Schuhbeck's tax evasion conviction, handing him a sentence of three years and two months, which he began serving in August 2023.
