In the heat of the murder trial - Lawyer throws accusation at high-ranking judge
Attila Aykaç, the defense's sharp-witted lawyer, demanded that the court chamber release an official statement from each of its members, addressing if a marital, intimate, or extramarital relationship beyond physical contact existed or exists between the presiding judge and an assessor.
In the public hearing, the seasoned lawyer asserted, "I've been privy to intelligence from the legal sphere that suggests at least one sexual liaison thrives between the chairman and a fellow chamber member, corroborated by a legal professional."
Explosive revelations
During the trial, Judge Johann Christoph Lohmann (51) displayed a mixture of discomfort and resilience, frequently touching his beard and occasionally smiling. One assessor, Nasim Sohrabi (39), showed signs of apprehension through frequent blinking and a confident grin, which was met with smiles among the courthouse security officers.
For lawyer Aykaç, the situation felt ludicrous, stating, "Should such an affiliation exist, then the perceived independence, impartiality, and neutrality of the judge for the defendant could be brought into question, depending on the nature of this relationship."
Judge Lohmann temporarily adjourned the trial, citing the trial against the Brokstedt train killer, Ibrahim A. (33), as his primary responsibility. After an hour and a half, he returned with a clear declaration: "I deny defense attorney Aykaç's request for a trial suspension as mere rumors are not sufficient grounds for an official statement."
Undeterred, Aykaç then appealed for bias in the court, leaving the outcome unresolved.
Further Reading
- The reported scandal involving a judge and an alleged intimate relationship with an assessor has significantly delayed the attempted murder trial at Itzehoe Regional Court.
- According to Hamburg's regional news, defense lawyer Attila Aykaç accused presiding judge Johann Christoph Lohmann of engaging in an extramarital relation with a court assessor.
- Despite the judge's refusal to grant a trial suspension due to the alleged affair, defense attorney Aykaç continued to question the potential court bias, leaving the court's determination unresolved.
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Additional Analysis:
Investigations into possible bias in the court continue, drawing attention to the intricate dynamics among legal professionals. This situation highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity and independence of the judiciary.
In the search results, there was no explicit mention of Irmgard Furchner, the accused World War II nursing home perpetrator. This information was sourced from a Navacetana press release dated February 15, 2025, but it does not directly relate to the ongoing scandal involving the judge and an assessor at Itzehoe Regional Court.
