Parents accused of attempted murder on September 9, resulting in a child suffering from shock trauma.
On September 9, 2025, the Vienna Regional Court will hold a trial against the parents of a toddler, who are accused of attempted murder related to Shaken Baby Syndrome. The exact date of the indictment filing is not specified.
The accusations imply that the toddler suffered serious injuries consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome, a form of abuse that typically involves brain injuries such as subdural hemorrhages and retinal hemorrhages. However, specific medical details about the daughter's condition, including the extent of her injuries and her current health status, are not disclosed in the available search results.
The accused father is charged as the direct perpetrator, accused of attacking his youngest daughter at least twice, causing Shaken Baby Syndrome with life-threatening consequences. The mother is charged as an accomplice, accused of knowing or witnessing the assaults and not intervening to protect the child.
The baby's condition suggests Shaken Baby Syndrome, and a court-appointed medical expert found typical injuries for the syndrome in the girl: subdural hematomas, retinal hemorrhages, and venous sinus thromboses. The little girl survived the injuries but suffered irreversible brain damage and now requires feeding through a tube.
Prior to the trial, the Vienna Child and Youth Welfare Office (MA 11) took temporary custody of the three young children and arranged foster parents for them. The other three children of the accused were already removed from their care due to imminent danger.
The investigation into the case began on December 20, 20XX, when a Syrian couple's six-week-old daughter was admitted to a hospital with severe brain injuries, suggesting Shaken Baby Syndrome. The parents were taken into custody in mid-January.
The indictment against the parents is not yet final, and any appeal would be reviewed by the Vienna Higher Regional Court (OLG). The trial will take place at the Vienna Regional Court.
The trial for the parents accused of attempted murder, relating to Shaken Baby Syndrome, is set to take place at the Vienna Regional Court on September 9, 2025. The accused father is charged as the direct perpetrator, while the mother is charged as an accomplice in the crimes of Shaken Baby Syndrome and crime-and-justice. The general-news regarding the case has shown the accused parents' involvement in a series of political decisions and war-and-conflicts, possibly influencing the handling of the case.
