Murder trial in Stuttgart reopened: lay judge distracted with cell phone!

Murder trial in Stuttgart reopened: lay judge distracted with cell phone!

A violent incident in Stuttgart's gang scene has led to the reopening of a murder trial after a lay judge looked at his cell phone and read a WhatsApp message during a trial. Loud Bild.de Around 40,000 euros of tax money was wasted when the hearing at the Stuttgart regional court had to be broken off. The incident occurred when defense lawyers filed a successful motion to disqualify the judge because of doubts about the juror's impartiality.

Loud State Parliament of Baden-Württemberg The entire process must be reopened, including all previous negotiations and witness statements. The new trial is scheduled to begin on January 7, 2025. The main defendants, Steven G. (22) and Eren B. (21), are suspected of having shot 34-year-old Hasan T. in Zuffenhausen in March 2023, who was seriously injured and is now in a wheelchair. They are accused of attempted murder.

Details about the incident

Hasan T. suffered massive injuries during the attack, but was rescued despite significant blood loss and respiratory paralysis. In addition to the main defendants, a third suspect, Azad G. (21), is also in custody and is said to have sawed up the murder weapon after the crime and buried it in the forest. According to public prosecutor Peter Holzwarth, the defendants drove to the opposing gang leader's local bar and called out his name before Steven G. shot Hasan T. three times, while Eren B. also shot but did not hit.

The trial will last a total of 14 days, with a verdict expected on April 29th. The defendants face up to ten years in prison. Judge Verena Alexander has high hopes that cell phones will not be used during the trial in order to avoid further escapades.

– Submitted by West-East media