Verdict in Berlin

Dispute with Bushido: fine for clan boss

Rapper Bushido (right) accused Arafat Abou-Chaker.(Bild: zVg, Krone KREATIV)

After 1268 days and 114 trial days, the verdict was finally reached on Monday in Berlin in the trial against Bushido's ex-manager Arafat Abou-Chaker (47) and his brothers. The clan boss got off with a fine. He was acquitted of the charges of extortion and assault.

Background: The German rapper (45) and the main defendant were business partners for many years. After the separation, the situation is said to have escalated on 18 January 2018. The musician was allegedly held against his will.

According to the indictment, the Abou-Chakers demanded millions from Bushido and threw a chair and water bottle at him. "He wanted things to continue with us. I would be his for the rest of my life," Bushido said about Abou-Chaker during the trial.

Rapper Bushido (right) accused Arafat Abou-Chaker.(Bild: APA/Picturedesk Krone KREATIV,)

But the verdict follows the defense: The clan boss collects a fine of 81,000 euros for secretly recording conversations. There were acquittals on all other counts and for the brothers. Arafat Abou-Chaker is entitled to compensation for the period from January 15 to January 31, 2019.