Threats against the doctor: Process for dangerous simplicity begins!

Ein 61-jähriger Deutscher steht wegen Drohung gegen eine Ärztin vor Gericht. Verurteilung könnte bis zu 10 Jahre Haft bringen.
A 61-year-old German is on trial for threats against a doctor. Convention could be up to 10 years in prison. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Threats against the doctor: Process for dangerous simplicity begins!

A shocking case from Germany: A 61-year-old man is suspected of having driven a doctor crazy through dangerous threats. Between February and July 2022, he sent four clear emails and three Twitter messages, in which he apparently not only announced his anger about vaccination policy, but also threatened to present them to a so-called "folk tribunal". These threats culminated in the announcement that they wanted to bring them to prison. The case of vaccination supporter Kellermayr has accepted tragic proportions - after months of threats and closing her practice out of fear for her safety, she committed suicide in the summer of 2022. According to the report of orf a judgment against the accused for March 20 is expected, with a possible prison sentence of up to ten years.

The legal consequences and the risk of indictments

In addition, the legal analysis of Jura-online surrounded. In previous decisions, the Federal Court of Justice made it clear that an attack against the victim's freedom of decision is necessary for an effective threat. In the context of current developments, it is illustrated how important it is that threats are not dismissed as a trivial. The publication of this case emphasizes that both society and the judiciary are required to take threats seriously and to follow legal consequences.

This case not only makes the danger visible from such threats, but also the responsibility of the institutions to offer protection and to maintain justice. The highlight of the negotiations is of great importance due to the sensitive topic and the tragic circumstances and could have far -reaching effects on similar cases.

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