Police officer's probation sentence for committing a grave assault - Coerced Aggression: Former Police Officer Receives Probationary Sentence
In a recent court ruling, a 37-year-old police officer from the Alexanderplatz station in Berlin has been sentenced to eleven months probation for assault in office and coercion. The incident occurred in July 2021, during the officer's duty at the station.
The victim in the case was a 21-year-old man who had visited the station to report a lost wallet. According to the court verdict, the officer allegedly attacked the young man without provocation, delivering several unjustified punches. The attack did not result in any injuries, but the young man later insulted the officer and threw an object.
The officer, who had already faced trial in another case and had voluntarily left the police force, claimed to be "completely surprised by the escalation." The court, however, found no evidence to support the assumption that the victim had provoked the attack.
The prosecution initially assumed that three co-defendants had approved of the officer's actions and agreed to initiate a false investigation against the 21-year-old. However, the court found no evidence to support this assumption, and the 28, 29, and 31-year-old defendants were acquitted.
Two of the defendants were suspended from duty due to the case, and the fourth defendant is now a student. The 29-year-old defendant stated in court that he never expected a colleague to hit a citizen because of an insult.
The main defendant, the 37-year-old, was sentenced to one year probation, with the court largely following the prosecution's request. The defense for the 37-year-old requested a fine of 120 daily rates of 15 euros (1,800 euros), but this was not granted.
It is important to note that the verdict is not yet final. The Berlin-Tiergarten local court found the 37-year-old guilty of assault in office and coercion.
This case has not received widespread media attention, and there are no publicly available or recent updates about this specific case in the search results. For accurate and detailed information, consulting official Berlin police press releases, court records, or reputable news sources focused on Berlin legal matters may be required.
In light of the lack of attention this case has received in the media, it would be beneficial for those interested in knowing more to consult official Berlin police press releases, court records, or reputable news sources focused on Berlin legal matters for comprehensive and current information. Meanwhile, the general-news outlets may not have reported extensively on this case, due in part to their usual focus on politics, general-news, crime-and-justice, and other high-profile events, rather than vocational training, as the sentenced officer no longer serves in the police force.
