Piers Morgan has been slammed on social media for defending Boris Becker after the tennis legend was jailed for fraud.Former world No 1 Becker has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for hiding £2.5million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.
The 54-year-old was found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act relating to his 2017 bankruptcy.In response to the news, the ever-controversial TV presenter Morgan posted a picture of him with Becker and wrote: "So sorry about Boris Becker.
Great guy, and always enjoyed his company. See you on the other side, mate."His followers were bemused by the comments with one asking: "Why you sorry Piers he broke the law." One reply read: "Sorry?
It's all his own fault and now he's serving his time."Another Twitter user wrote: "Definitely misjudged public opinion on this one.
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