On Tuesday, a court ruling found Tõnis Sildaru guilty. He must repay over 200,000 euros and cover legal costs. The decision is the first court instance and is not yet final.
The court ruling did not surprise many, as the charges were known. The ruling was based on financial matters that have been ongoing for a long time. The investigation into physical abuse was concluded earlier.
The prosecution offered Tõnis Sildaru a settlement where he would not face punishment. Sildar rejected this, and the court made the current decision. The decision is not yet final and can still be appealed.
It is not known whether the Sildarus will appeal the decision further. Sildar himself said they do not yet know. Kärmas believes the dispute will continue because there is a strong conflict between the parties.
The court ruling concerned money that Sildaru earned from training his daughter. It is not the entire sum but a smaller portion. The prosecution accused Sildaru of embezzling over a million euros, but the court ruled for only 211,000 euros.
There are no signs of reconciliation in the court proceedings. There is a strong conflict between the parties, and emotions are running high. Additionally, Sildaru must bear his and Kelly Sildaru's legal costs.
The court ruling also touches on who should receive the money earned by a child athlete. Sildaru's case differs from others because he had both the role of a coach and a parent. This raises questions about how to evaluate such situations.
Final conclusions cannot yet be drawn because the decision is not yet final. However, the court ruling shows that Sildaru used his child's money for his own interests.