Partial Reversal of Decision by Kassel Regional Court in Volkmarsen Rampage Case
In February 2020, a 33-year-old man named Maurice P. startled the town of Volkmarsen when he drove his car into the Rosenmontagszug, resulting in 88 people being injured. He skillfully circumvented the barricades set up for the Rosenmontagszug, and then sped at around 50 kilometers per hour against the flow of participants. This reckless act endangered not only the lives of these people but also left several children hurt.
In December 2021, the Regional Court of Kassel issued a verdict: a life sentence for his attempt to murder 89 people and a sentence of serious bodily harm 88 times. Additionally, the court revoked his driver's license and the vehicle used in the crime. The Federal Court of Justice confirmed this ruling, maintaining the same results for guilt and penalty pronouncements.
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- The initial verdict for the Volkmarsen rampage case, where a man drove his car into the Rose Monday parade, was upheld by the Kassel Regional Court in December 2021.
- Despite the life sentence and revocation of his driver's license, the 33-year-old accused in the Kassel Regional Court's decision for the Volkmarsen rampage case still used a vehicle to cause harm.
- The Kassel Regional Court, situated in the city of Kassel, handed down a severe verdict for the Volkmarsen rampage case, including a life sentence for attempted murder and 88 counts of serious bodily harm.
- The 2020 Volkmarsen rampage, which took place during the Rose Monday parade and left 88 people injured, was subject to a partial reversal of decision by the Kassel Regional Court.
Source: www.stern.de
