Tax case against Steffi dropped

There has never been any strong evidence of wrongdoing by Graf.But Jobski said 8220;If we agree to a dismissal against payment, it does not mean we believe those involved are innocent.8221;

The investigation grew out of father Peter Graf8217;s January 27 conviction of evading 7.3 million in taxes on his daughter8217;s earnings from 1989-1993, and attempting to evade paying another 1.8 million.

The presiding judge at the trial, Joachim Plass, had recommended the investigation of Steffi Graf be dropped, saying there was no evidence she had played 8220;an active part8221; in the tax evasion.