Homicide Trial Retraced in Pforzheim
The regional court of Karlsruhe is once again hearing a case involving a man charged with attempted murder of his spouse. Originally, the court sentenced him to 13 years and 6 months in prison in March 2023.
The man is accused of pushing his wife, a mother of their four children, off a balcony of their apartment on the fourth floor in Pforzheim, Germany, in June 2022. She fell to the balcony of the floor below, allegedly suffering further assault and choking at the hands of the defendant. Prosecutors claim the motivation was their separation, with the defendant aiming to "rediscover familial respect." The defendant denies these allegations vehemently.
Defendant Claims Procedural Mistakes
The Federal Court of Justice overturned the initial verdict in March of this year, after the defendant filed an appeal, stating that his procedural rights were violated due to the indictment not being provided in written Turkish, his primary language. A defendant can significantly affect the trial outcome only if they fully comprehend the legal proceedings. A verbal translation of the indictment is acceptable under extraordinary circumstances.
The Federal Court of Justice acknowledged the possibility of the decision being influenced by the defendant's lack of knowledge. He provided contrasting accounts of the events in various aspects compared to the indictment.
According to the court, the trial is set to conclude by the end of September, spanning seven court days, testimonies from 20 witnesses, and input from 2 experts.
The defendant has gone on record with an appeal to the [The Court of First Instance]. If successful, the retrial for the man's attempted murder could potentially take place in a court more suited to his linguistic needs.
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