In the regional court of Vienna on Monday it was about the attempt to establish false testimonies in the Ibiza commission of inquiry. Novomatic lobbyist Gert Schmidt and a business partner are accused. They are accused by ex-Rapid goalkeeper Peter Barthold. The two versions presented to the judge by Schmidt and Barthold could not have been more different.
One side lies, as printed. Gert Schmidt, gambling lobbyist and publisher of “EU Infothek”, and a business partner are accused. They allegedly offered money to Peter Barthold, ex-goalkeeper and former business partner of the gaming group Novomatic, if he testified on the “Things That Help Novomatic” subcommittee.
Introductory statement forwarded to U-committee
The first statement he sent to one of the defendants was reported to have been returned with “all statements that would not have been true at all”. For example, he should have said: “There was never any illegal gambling in Vienna.”
Meet at the highway stop
Attorney Timo Gerersdorfer contradicts this: “There was no attempted sedition and never a promise of money.” Although they met at night at a gas station along the highway during the 2020 lockdown, it wasn’t about the U committee: “Barthold presented us with stacks of classified documents that interested our editors,” says Schmidt. “He gave the impression that he wants to start a new life, said he could become president of Rapid.” – Judge Stefan Romstorfer adjourned to hear more witnesses
“Ibiza detective” as an ankle bracelet listener
Detail on the side: “Detective Ibiza” Julian Hessenthaler sat with ankle bracelets as a listener in the courtroom. He also has his story with Gert Schmidt.
Source: Krone
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