Title: A Family Feud Turns Deadly - Defendant Claims Self-Defense
In the heart of Berlin, a devastating tale of family violence has unfolded. The younger brother of notorious offender, Nidal R. (36), was tragically lost in a senseless act of violence. The murderers of "Bocky" remain at large, but two young individuals face trial for their alleged involvement in the fatal incident.
The trial commenced on April 27, 2023, and has been a hot topic in Berlin's community since then. So far, Omar O. (21) has remained silent, reluctant to speak about the incident. However, recently, he claimed that the act was one of self-defense. The catalyst? A simple handshake refusal, leading to a physical altercation and ultimately, a knife in his back.
"It was disrespectful, I was hurt. This incident created a rift between us. Then came the month of Ramadan, there's no room for arguments," Omar reflected. On the night of April 30, they wound down their day of fasting at a carnival, receiving a mysterious phone call that pointed them towards their target. Their intentions never veered towards murder, but once they encountered their victim at the boxing stall, things took an unexpected turn.
"I attacked him, but without a knife," Omar claimed. Unforeseen circumstances unfolded, with their victim Brandishing a weapon. The situation escalated, and shots were fired. Omar escaped, but a devastating blow to the back of his head left him shaken. With a knife now in hand, Omar defended himself, inflicting several destructive blows to his adversary. The altercation ultimately resulted in the victim's run for his life, only to succumb to his injuries a short distance away. One of the perpetrators retrieved the weapon, panicking, and they all fled the scene.
Two months later, Omar turned himself in, resigned to his fate. He has been serving a year's imprisonment since then.
His co-defendant, Mohamed Os. (20), barely escaped facing a harsher conviction. He was only charged with causing grievous bodily harm and participating in a brawl.
The atmosphere in the courtroom was tense, with the defendants' fury palpable. Judge Marc Spitzkatz intervened, expressing his disapproval: "Quiet back there! Show respect for the German state, otherwise, you'll be thrown out!"
The trial continues on Friday.
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