Another translation by yours truly for the A&N audience. This time from a mainstream media source [A]
The two defendants hide behind folders
Photo: Christian Müller
Author Charlotte Mahncke; 21.10.2024 - 18:02 o'clock
Paderborn - They punched Martin K. until he was on the ground - then kept kicking his head over and over again. Shortly afterwards, the 30 year old died in hospital. Now, the teenagers Ahmed A. (18 ) and Ossama D. (17) from Paderborn are being sued.
On Monday morning, the mammoth lawsuit surrounding the death of Martin K. started at the state court in Paderborn (NRW). The first day of proceedings at the young offenders' court ended within a few minutes.
The Tunisian Ahmed A. (18 ) and the Moroccan Ossama D. (17) are being prosecuted at the state court in Paderborn
Photo: NRW police
Unlike first intended by the prosecution, the Tunisian (18 ) and the Moroccan (17) are NOT being tried for collaborative manslaughter. For that, there is a lack of probable cause, the chamber determined in their opening resolution.
The head judge, Nicole Klein, rejected probable cause in the opening resolution of the chamber
Photo: Christian Müller
The two youths allegedly attacked Martin in the night of May 1 2024 in front of a kiosk in downtown Paderborn.
According to the prosecution, Ahmed A. punched Martin in the face thrice without a reason until the latter fell to the ground and hit the tarmac with his head. Ossama D. then allegedly jumped on Martin's face before both defendants kicked him again once each.
"In doing so, they accepted the possibility of their victim's death", prosecutor Washkies explains.
A prosecution for murder was not possible because none of the signs for murder, such as intent to kill, avarice, or other base motives were present.
However, because the evidence is insufficient and an intent to kill is not unambiguously provable, Ossama D. is being tried for attempted manslaughter in concomitance with aggravated battery. Ahmed A. is merely tried for aggravated battery.
The defendant Moroccan Ossama D. (17) with his defense attorneys
Photo: Christian Müller
Two days after the assault, Martin died in hospital from brain hemorrhages. "At least the violence of the defendants is a contributory cause", the prosecutor said. Doctors determined 2.99 per mille of alcohol in his blood.
Martin K. (30) died of a brain hemorrhage in hospital after the attack
Photo: Stefano Laura
In his head, a previously undiscovered aneurysm burst. Whether it was caused by the punch or hitting the tarmac is no longer determinable by the forensics.
For the second of a total of 14 trial days, the hearing of three witnesses is scheduled. Martin's brother, who is a joint plaintiff, will also make a statement.
To BILD, the defense attorneys of both defendants announced their intent to make a defense statement.
Court proceedings at the state court in Paderborn (NRW): Martin K. (30) has been kicked to death
Moroccan (17) and Tunisian (18 ) are in court, but
Why is it neither murder nor manslaughter to kick a man to death?
The two defendants hide behind folders
Photo: Christian Müller
Author Charlotte Mahncke; 21.10.2024 - 18:02 o'clock
Paderborn - They punched Martin K. until he was on the ground - then kept kicking his head over and over again. Shortly afterwards, the 30 year old died in hospital. Now, the teenagers Ahmed A. (18 ) and Ossama D. (17) from Paderborn are being sued.
On Monday morning, the mammoth lawsuit surrounding the death of Martin K. started at the state court in Paderborn (NRW). The first day of proceedings at the young offenders' court ended within a few minutes.
The Tunisian Ahmed A. (18 ) and the Moroccan Ossama D. (17) are being prosecuted at the state court in Paderborn
Photo: NRW police
Lack of probable cause
Unlike first intended by the prosecution, the Tunisian (18 ) and the Moroccan (17) are NOT being tried for collaborative manslaughter. For that, there is a lack of probable cause, the chamber determined in their opening resolution.
The head judge, Nicole Klein, rejected probable cause in the opening resolution of the chamber
Photo: Christian Müller
"They accepted the possibility of death"
The two youths allegedly attacked Martin in the night of May 1 2024 in front of a kiosk in downtown Paderborn.
According to the prosecution, Ahmed A. punched Martin in the face thrice without a reason until the latter fell to the ground and hit the tarmac with his head. Ossama D. then allegedly jumped on Martin's face before both defendants kicked him again once each.
"In doing so, they accepted the possibility of their victim's death", prosecutor Washkies explains.
The evidence is insufficient
A prosecution for murder was not possible because none of the signs for murder, such as intent to kill, avarice, or other base motives were present.
However, because the evidence is insufficient and an intent to kill is not unambiguously provable, Ossama D. is being tried for attempted manslaughter in concomitance with aggravated battery. Ahmed A. is merely tried for aggravated battery.
The defendant Moroccan Ossama D. (17) with his defense attorneys
Photo: Christian Müller
Two days after the assault, Martin died in hospital from brain hemorrhages. "At least the violence of the defendants is a contributory cause", the prosecutor said. Doctors determined 2.99 per mille of alcohol in his blood.
Martin K. (30) died of a brain hemorrhage in hospital after the attack
Photo: Stefano Laura
In his head, a previously undiscovered aneurysm burst. Whether it was caused by the punch or hitting the tarmac is no longer determinable by the forensics.
For the second of a total of 14 trial days, the hearing of three witnesses is scheduled. Martin's brother, who is a joint plaintiff, will also make a statement.
To BILD, the defense attorneys of both defendants announced their intent to make a defense statement.
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