In the Hamburg state security case against two Syrian brothers accused of plotting an explosives attack on a Swedish church, their attorneys argued for lenient sentences during a hearing. The 29-year-old's lawyer urged for a lenient sentence, while the younger brother's lawyer requested a probationary sentence, not exceeding two years. The prosecutor had initially sought a six-year term for the elder sibling for preparing a severe act of violence and financing terrorism. On Tuesday, the prosecutor proposed a 2.5-year sentence for the 24-year-old, charged with aiding terror financing. Neither brother has a criminal record in Germany.
The older brother was apprehended in April in Hamburg, with allegations of preparing an Islamist attack against a Swedish church. His younger brother, arrested in Kempten, aided him in procuring materials. The verdict is set for December 19.
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- In Germany, both brothers have no criminal records.
- The younger brother's legal team in Bavaria pushed for a 2.5-year prison term for aiding terror financing.
- In the state security proceedings, defense advocates pleaded for lenient sentences and probationary terms.
- The older brother in Hamburg faced six years in prison for preparing a dangerous act and financing terrorism.
- The defense attorney for the 29-year-old requested leniency, while the 24-year-old's lawyer sought a probationary sentence of up to two years.
- The two brothers, facing terrorism charges, planned an explosive attack against a Swedish church in Hamburg.
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The punishment for these brothers presumably will depend on the gravity of the alleged offense and other factors. In Germany, penalties for terrorist-related crimes can be severe, including life imprisonment. The absence of prior records in Germany might influence the sentencing, but it doesn't necessarily soften the blow for planning such a horrific attack. International cooperation could also impact the potential sentence, as would the discretion of the prosecutor and the court, considering all relevant factors. Based on the German Penal Code, sentences for terrorism charges can range from several years to life imprisonment, depending on the severity of the planned attack and other circumstances.
