Former footballer blames accomplice for Wimbledon stabbing of Iranian journalist

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Former footballer blames accomplice for Wimbledon stabbing of Iranian journalist

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A former footballer has claimed that an accomplice was responsible for the stabbing of Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon. Nandito Badea stated he was only present to conduct surveillance and was unaware that harm would come to Zeraati. Both Badea and his co-defendant have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.

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▪Pouria Zeraati was attacked outside his home in Wimbledon on March 29, 2024.
▪Nandito Badea claims he was only there to carry out surveillance and did not expect any harm to come to Zeraati.
▪Badea and George Stana, both Romanian nationals, have pleaded not guilty to charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

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Publication time	Fri, 29 May 2026 18:10:36 GMT
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