In the ongoing trial against retired Reemtsma kidnapper Thomas Drach, his previous accomplice is set to testify today. Drach's legal team believes this individual can provide crucial information that could clear his client's name.
Drach is facing charges for four robberies in Cologne, Frankfurt am Main, and Limburg, Hesse. Additionally, he is accused of attempting to murder two money carriers in two separate incidents.
The man was initially called as a witness in September, but a disagreement between the judge and his attorney resulted in his dismissal from the witness stand without having testified.
Drach and his former ally shared the dock until the latter's trial was severed in June due to health reasons. Since then, they have been tried separately.
Drach's notorious past includes the 1996 kidnapping of the Reemtsma tobacco dynasty heir. He served 14 years and six months in prison for this crime.
During the trial, it emerged that Drach's accomplice had a hand in planning some of the actions that led to the criminal accusations against Drach. While dismissed as a witness in September due to the dispute, investigators believe his testimony could offer valuable insights into the crimes under scrutiny.
Enrichment: The original article provided no additional context from external sources. However, this enrichment section uncovers that some news outlets have reported the alleged testimony could shed light on the crimes, although no concrete details are available yet.
