Kürten lawyer criticises suspension appeal decision

A LAWYER working for Jessica Kürten says the show jumper’s suspension from competition by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) could cost her dearly.

Monika Gattiker also said the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was wrong last Tuesday to reject her request that the two-month suspension to be put aside while it considers her appeal. Kürten has furnished CAS with further documentation and again requested that it allow her to compete. According to Gattiker, CAS has given the FEI until Monday to respond.

“The FEI is saying the two-month suspension will not cause irreparable harm to Jessica’s career, but this is not so,” said Gattiker, who has taken over from Ulf Walz as Kürten’s main legal representative, with Walz acting as an advisor.