Man sentenced after shooting at Mercedes plant
In May, a 53-year-old man shoots two superiors at a Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen. A court has now sentenced him to life imprisonment. The man's motive can also be clarified during the trial.
Following the fatal shooting of two people at the Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart, the shooter has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The Stuttgart Regional Court also found that he was particularly guilty. Although release from prison after 15 years is legally possible in this case, it is virtually impossible in practice.
The chamber was convinced that the then 53-year-old accused man shot two Turkish compatriots and superiors during the early shift in a production hall last May. The alleged perpetrator and the victims were employed by the same logistics company on the factory premises.
The accused testified during the trial that he had felt bullied and humiliated by them. However, the chamber was convinced that this was "in no way a reflection of reality". For the two unsuspecting victims, the man had grabbed the gun "with an absolute will to destroy" and pulled the trigger a total of eight times.
With its verdict, the court followed the prosecution's demand. The defense had spoken of a spontaneous act in a state of mental emergency. The lawyer had not decided on a specific sentence in his plea.
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- The international justice system often reviews processes related to major cases of murder and manslaughter, such as this incident at the Mercedes plant in Baden-Württemberg.
- During his trial, the accused admitted to feelings of judgment and humiliation towards his superiors at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, but the court rejected this as an adequate motive for his actions.
- Following the sentencing in Stuttgart, human rights organizations have called for stricter international laws on corporate responsibility in addressing workplace violence and mental health issues.
- Despite the man's life sentence, many believe that addressing the root causes of criminality and preventing such incidents requires a concerted effort from both private companies and international legal bodies.
Source: www.ntv.de
