A 69-year-old farmer will face trial at Nuremberg-Fürth District Court on Thursday, accused of dumping metal debris in cornfields in Middle Franconia. Together with his 64-year-old brother, the pair is alleged to have scattered wooden blocks, nails, and other metal parts across maize fields in the Neustadt an der Aisch area between March and September 2019. This supposed act resulted in significant damage to the maize choppers during the harvest, as the sharp metal pieces whirled up by the machinery posed a potential danger.
The so-called "maize chopper case" has held the attention of the judiciary for months. Previously, the case was heard by the Neustadt an der Aisch district court at the end of February, leading to a conviction for property damage against the accused brother's 14-month suspended sentence. An appeal has been lodged against this decision. The trial at the district court is anticipated to continue for eight days, concluding on December 19.
While the sources provided do not offer direct information related to this specific trial, it's essential to seek legal and agricultural news sources specific to Middle Franconia, Germany, for further details on this agricultural crime scenario.
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