Overview
- In Bielefeld, a shooting occurred outside the courthouse following a trial concerning the 2024 murder of former professional boxer Besar Nimani, leaving four men injured, including individuals connected to the accused in the ongoing trial.
- Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of the brother of the slain boxer, who is suspected of attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting.
- The Mainz trial involves Afghan-born parents accused of killing their 15-year-old daughter, allegedly due to her lifestyle choices, which they viewed as threatening to the family's unity.
- The father confessed to the murder, admitting to strangling the girl and throwing her into the Rhine River, while the mother denies planning or participating in the crime despite evidence suggesting her involvement.
- Both cases have drawn significant public and legal scrutiny, with heightened security measures at the Bielefeld trial and ongoing investigations into the Mainz family's complex dynamics.