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Fatal pool party: appeal hearing begins

A good four years after the death of two men in a pool at a private Christmas party in the district of Leipzig, the legal investigation into the case is entering its second round. From Tuesday (9.00 a.m.), Leipzig District Court will be hearing an appeal against two defendants accused of...

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The penal code and files lie on the table in court. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Processes - Fatal pool party: appeal hearing begins

A good four years after the death of two men in a pool at a private Christmas party in the district of Leipzig, the legal investigation into the case is entering its second round. From Tuesday (9.00 a.m.), Leipzig District Court will be hearing an appeal against two defendants accused of involuntary manslaughter and negligent bodily harm.

According to the indictment, the men allegedly tipped a block of dry ice into the pool at the Christmas party in Gerichshain on December 22, 2019. This caused carbon dioxide to collect above the surface of the water and the 20 and 39-year-old men fell unconscious and drowned.

At first instance, the accused were acquitted by the Grimma district court. The public prosecutor's office appealed against this decision. The Leipzig District Court has scheduled a total of two trial days. A decision could be announced on December 18.

Read also:

  1. The fatal incident occurred in a pool at a private Christmas party, which was held in the District of Leipzig, specifically in Gerichshain.
  2. The case of the two deceased men has been a topic of investigation in Saxony's legal system for over four years.
  3. Following an acquittal at the Grimma district court, the public prosecutor's office is now trying to overturn this decision in an appeal hearing at Leipzig District Court.
  4. Two defendants, accused of involuntary manslaughter and negligent bodily harm, will stand trial for their alleged involvement in the death of the two men at the 2019 Christmas party.
  5. The accumulation of carbon dioxide from tipped dry ice caused the 20 and 39-year-old men to lose consciousness and drown, leading to the tragic incident.
  6. The appeal hearing for the pool party incident in Leipzig's District Court will hear evidence from witnesses, lawyers, and the prosecution, with hopes of reaching a verdict on December 18.

Source: www.stern.de

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