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Start of trial against police officers postponed at short notice

Start of trial against police officers postponed at short notice

Start of trial against police officers postponed at short notice
Start of trial against police officers postponed at short notice

Title: A surprising postponement in the trial against the police officers

The highly anticipated trial against two police commissioners, accused of multiple assault cases in office, has hit a sudden roadblock. The proceedings, scheduled to commence in Aurich District Court, were unexpectedly postponed at the eleventh hour.

A defense lawyer for one of the defendants fell ill just moments before the trial kick-started on Monday morning. According to a court spokeswoman, this led to the abrupt cancellation of the continuation date scheduled for December 11th.

The public prosecutor's office is relentless in their pursuit of justice, accusing the two officers - a 26-year-old and a 32-year-old - of causing serious bodily harm during police operations in Emden in 2021. The incident in question occurred during an operation in May of that year, with both officers on duty at the Emden police station.

The unfortunate turn of events has left the court and the public in a state of uncertainty. As of now, the trial is scheduled to resume on December 14th, provided that the defense lawyer's health permits it.



While the details of the postponement remain unclear, it's a stark reminder of the complexities involved in the administration of justice. With the trial set to resume soon, we eagerly await the unfolding of events in the Aurich District Court. Stay tuned for more updates.

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