The trial concerning a car attack on a Verdi demonstration in Munich, which resulted in two fatalities, will be suspended for approximately six weeks due to a medical issue involving a participant.
The trial regarding a car attack on a Verdi demonstration in Munich, which tragically resulted in the deaths of two individuals, has been suspended for about six weeks during the summer. This hiatus, expected to last from May 4 to June 16, was warranted by the need for a medically necessary treatment for one of the trial participants, as communicated by the Higher Regional Court. Following this period, the court intends to resume proceedings as scheduled.
The prosecution is focused on a 25-year-old Afghan man, Farhad N., who has been in court since mid-January. He faces serious charges that include double murder and attempted murder of 44 others, with authorities suggesting that his motivations stem from Islamist terrorism. The court's inquiries seek to unravel the circumstances surrounding the horrific event that caused great public outcry, particularly after it involved the tragic deaths of a young child and her mother.
On February 13 of the previous year, Farhad N. allegedly drove his vehicle into the Verdi union demonstration, initially hitting a stroller carrying a two-year-old girl named Hafsa and her mother Amel. The impact of the collision was devastating, throwing them into the air and resulting in fatal injuries. In addition to the fatalities, the attack also injured over 40 participants in the demonstration, marking it as a significant and concerning incident in the context of public safety and terrorism in Germany.
