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Knife attack in Mittersill: self-defense or attempted murder?
Italian woman in court: trial for attempted murder by stabbing in Mittersill, verdict expected on February 21, 2025.
Knife attack in Mittersill: self-defense or attempted murder?
In a dramatic trial before the Salzburg jury, a 43-year-old Italian woman is charged with attempted murder after she is said to have stabbed her work colleague deep in the chest with a pizza knife on the night of July 2, 2024. According to the public prosecutor's office, this is a serious case of bodily harm because the wound is eight centimeters deep and had to be treated surgically. The defendant, who only arrived in Austria a few days ago, denies the allegations and claims that she acted in self-defense. She stated that the 31-year-old colleague had previously sexually harassed her and that she was in a hopeless situation when she just wanted to give him a "poke" to free herself salzburg.orf.at reported.
The incident occurred after a visit to a bar where the two men and the woman had previously been drinking. According to the prosecution, after the mood changed after a glass was broken, the defendant threatened her counterpart with a piece of glass and then stabbed her with a pizza knife. Prosecutor Carina Wallner explained that after the emergency services arrived, the defendant made further threats against the victim: "I'll stab you again, I swear to you." In addition, Man accused the defendant of trying to pressure the victim and another witness to give false statements so that she could gloss over what had actually happened. This was reflected in the descriptions of sn.at confirmed.
The verdict is imminent
The court has already called for a verdict, which is expected by February 21, 2025. While the prosecution sees an intent to kill, the defense argues that the defendant acted in an extremely exceptional situation and that she had no deadly intentions. The case raises significant questions about sexual harassment and the perception of self-defense as the defendant desperately sought to prove her innocence. In this tense situation, the court's decision could have far-reaching consequences.