- Catastrophic Frontal Crash Leads to Incarceration for 21-Year-Olds
In a case regarding a lethal act involving jumping onto someone's head, a 21-year-old was sentenced to a decade in prison by the Bremen Regional Court, charged with manslaughter. "You hold accountability for taking another person's life," the presiding judge addressed the defendant.
The court left no room for doubt about the defendant's involvement, basing its judgment on digital communication records, recorded phone conversations, and testimony from eyewitnesses. The court was convinced that the young man had disclosed information about the incident to certain individuals, as they possessed details that could solely have been obtained from the defendant. The verdict is still provisional, an appeal can be lodged.
Jump with all your might onto the head
The court concluded that the defendant, his companions, and the 46-year-old victim had spent time together in a bar and consumed alcohol. Feeling revelrous on his 21st birthday, the defendant indulged in alcohol and cigarettes. The gathering continued at a different location in proximity to a ping-pong table later that night. An altercation arose, resulting in the 46-year-old falling to the ground. The court believes that the defendant subsequently jumped with all his might onto the man's head, inflicting fatal injuries.
The German defendant, with a prior conviction for attempted manslaughter, claimed innocence in court while his attorney argued for an acquittal.
The German defendant's prior conviction for attempted manslaughter was considered by the Regional Court during the trial. The 21-year-old's attorney appealed the verdict, stating that the evidence against him was not sufficient to convict him of manslaughter.
