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πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Scam with meat from Namibia and a surprisingly good deal

An overlooked incident from 2014 highlights the rift between Christina Block, her ex-husband Stephan Hensel, and the Block empire.

Feb 6 β€’ 10:08 UTC
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Crime & Justice

"Harassment" - Eugen Block criticizes the lack of separation of the proceedings

Eugen Block, father of Christina Block who is accused in a child abduction case, criticizes the Hamburg court's decision not to separate proceedings for two relatives accused of aiding, while attempting to refute the main charge against his daughter.

Feb 5 β€’ 13:40 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Trial Against Christina Block: "I Had Hoped That Christina Would Tell the Truth"

In court, the alleged kidnapper of the Block children, David B., severely accuses steakhouse heiress Christina Block, claiming he was underpaid and had to take out a loan as a result.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:27 UTC
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Crime & Justice

What is in the secret interrogation protocol of the mysterious child kidnapper 'Olga'

Karen Tennenbaum was part of the Israeli group that kidnapped the children of steakhouse heiress Christina Block on New Year's Eve 2023/24, and she has now testified before prosecutors about her year-long proximity to Block, revealing confidential details.

Jan 15 β€’ 16:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Grandfather back in focus? - Eugen Block's secretary is to testify in the kidnapping trial

The trial concerning the kidnapping of Christina Block's two children is entering a crucial phase, with new witnesses, including a close associate of restaurant founder Eugen Block, set to testify, bringing renewed scrutiny on the family's patriarch's role.

Jan 14 β€’ 17:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Secret WhatsApps - Who really housed the child abductors in the luxury hotel?

Newly uncovered secret messages suggest that someone other than Christina Block was responsible for accommodating the child abductors in her family's luxury hotel in Hamburg.

Jan 13 β€’ 06:10 UTC
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Crime & Justice

"Doris White" and "George Smith" - Employees to testify about events at the Block Hotel

Two employees are compelled to testify in court regarding their knowledge of events connected to the alleged kidnappers who stayed at the Grand ElysΓ©e Hotel, the central location in the ongoing trial against entrepreneur Christina Block.

Jan 12 β€’ 14:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Witness in Block Trial: "For children of that age, it is an incredible burden"

In a trial concerning the alleged abduction of two children by Christina Block, a former youth welfare worker testified about the significant impact of the custody struggle on the children.

Jan 8 β€’ 16:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

The children were in Denmark - and the German authorities powerless

The article discusses the ongoing trial regarding the abduction of Block children, focusing on statements from youth welfare office employees that reveal a lengthy custody battle between Christina Block and Stefan Hensel.

Jan 8 β€’ 10:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Drama about Block children – witnesses from the youth welfare office are supposed to shed light on family conflict

The custody dispute between Christina Block and Stephan Hensel continues at the Hamburg District Court with three youth welfare office employees set to share their perspectives on the children's situation.

Jan 7 β€’ 17:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Why the Youth Office Wanted to Take the Children from Stephan Hensel

A former employee of the Hamburg Youth Office testifies in the custody dispute trial involving Christina Block and her ex-husband Stephan Hensel, having previously raised multiple warnings.

Jan 7 β€’ 12:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

"I hope that Hensel will soon be sued as well"

Christina Block's father, Eugen Block, expresses hope for justice in a child custody case during a New Year's reception in Hamburg.

Jan 6 β€’ 07:44 UTC
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Crime & Justice

After Block is before 'White Tiger' - Hamburg's judiciary faces a monumental challenge

The trial against steakhouse heiress Christina Block continues to draw large crowds, putting immense pressure on Hamburg's judiciary as other significant cases like 'White Tiger' and the Nord Stream affair also demand attention.

Jan 3 β€’ 06:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

This is absurd, she will fail in court

In the trial concerning Christina Block, a witness corroborates the prosecution's allegations, as the defense appears perplexed and a change in strategy could lead to a lighter sentence.

Dec 31 β€’ 11:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Why the cases involving Block's children remain separated

The criminal court continues to handle the kidnapping cases of Christina Block's youngest children separately, with an ongoing trial against Block while her ex-husband Stephan Hensel's proceedings remain on hold, frustrating those around them.

Dec 30 β€’ 16:04 UTC

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