Overview

• Block invoked her right to remain silent when questioned by the ex-husband’s counsel, and the presiding judge said the lawyer may ask his questions while the defendant chooses whether to answer.
• The defense requested a court order to halt the line of questioning, prompting an early interruption of the session as the panel considers the bid.
• Prosecutors allege Block commissioned Israeli security operatives to seize her two youngest children on New Year’s Eve 2023/24; the children were returned to their father four days later by higher court order, and he is a civil claimant who was reportedly struck during the incident.
• Hensel’s lawyers have filed a criminal complaint with Hamburg prosecutors accusing Delling of spreading fabricated pedophilia allegations, while Delling’s attorney says he relayed information for verification and prosecutors are not pursuing a case against Hensel.
• The sprawling case features seven defendants, dozens of remaining hearing days that could extend into next year, contested digital records, and prior LKA searches of port chief Jens Meier’s premises, with Meier treated as a witness.