Judgment in Liège-Bastogne-Liège bribery case involving Alexandr Vinokourov delayed

The former rider and now-team boss could face six months in jail

(Image credit: AFP/Getty Images)

The conclusion to the Liège-Bastogne-Liège bribery case involving Alexandr Vinokourov has been delayed by the courts.

A verdict in the case, which revolves around allegations that Vinokourov paid a rival €150,000 to let him win the Monument, had been expected on Tuesday (October 8), but the court has pushed the date back to October 22.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1