Title: Aachen Court Tackles Bombing Charges in Fashion Store Explosion Case
In the Aachen district court, a high-stakes trial commenced with the prosecutor's reading of the indictment. The accused are a 56-year-old man and his 22-year-old son. The pair stand accused of planning and executing an explosion at a fashion store in Eschweiler, a city near Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia, to collect insurance money.
The aftermath of the explosion painted a grim picture with broken glass, debris, and chaos reminiscent of a "post-apocalyptic" scene, as depicted by the public prosecutor. Neighbors sustained injuries due to the explosion on March 30, suffering from smoke inhalation, cuts from shattered windows, and even severe burns from the ensuing fire. Four people were hospitalized, and two experienced life-threatening conditions for a brief period. The indictment indicates substantial property damages in the millions of euros.
Inconsistent Defenses
The 22-year-old defendant chose to remain silent during his trial, allowing his legal counsel to speak on his behalf. However, his father, the 56-year-old, opted for a more informative approach, bolstered by an interpreter. He claimed that his son had leased the store and had facilitated bank transfers for his son’s business endeavors. The fashion store had enjoyed significant success and profited well, he said. The father vigorously proclaimed his innocence, declaring unequivocally, "I am innocent."
Following the explosion, both individuals were remanded in custody. The son holds German nationality, while his father holds dual citizenship in Iraq and Germany.
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- A bombing incident at a fashion store in Eschweiler, near Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia, has triggered a high-profile trial at the regional court of Aachen.
- The accused father and son face 13 counts of attempted murder due to their involvement in the explosion at the fashion store.
- The father insisted his innocence during the trial, stating that he had no connection to the explosion.
- In contrast, the son opted for silence during his defense, entrusting his legal counsel to present his case.
- The aftermath of the explosion, which left broken glass and debris, was characterized as "post-apocalyptic" by the prosecutor.
- The explosion led to serious injuries to neighbors, including smoke inhalation, cuts from broken windows, and severe burns from fire.
- Substantial damages are estimated in the millions, with insurance claims anticipated by the accused father and son.
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