Court: Man responsible for death of trans man in Münster may be deported
A. traveled to Germany with his parents in 2014. In 2017, a deportation ban was issued for him, which was revoked a year ago. A. took legal action against this. Among other things, he demanded a tolerated stay in Germany because he is rooted here.
In March, A. was sentenced to five years' imprisonment and placement in a rehab facility for assault resulting in death. The court considered it proven that he had hit trans man Malte C. on the chest and several times in the head during Christopher Street Day in Münster in August 2022, causing the victim to fall onto the pavement with the back of his head and die a few days later as a result of traumatic brain injury.
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- Despite the court decision, A's deportation from Germany remains a possibility due to his involvement in the trans man's death.
- The administrative court in Germany will review A's case again in May, considering the impact of his actions on Christopher Street Day in Münster.
- Chechnya has been known for its intolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community, making deportation to such a place potentially deadly for A as a transman.
- From his parents' home country, A had moved to Germany in 2014, seeking acceptance and safety as a transman.
- After serving his sentence, A may become eligible for deportation, putting him at risk in a country that has shown no tolerance towards his identity.
- Deportation would be a grim outcome for A, who has established significant roots in Germany, including personal relationships and a sense of belonging.
- From the initial deportation ban to the court case, A's legal journey in Germany has been tumultuous, punctuated by the fatal incident on Christopher Street Day.
- A's responsibility for the trans man's death during Christopher Street Day in Münster could lead to the revocation of his residency in Germany and his subsequent deportation.
Source: www.stern.de