Overview

• The Hamburg Landgericht formalized Ingo Bott’s role as sole court-appointed counsel following Otmar Kury’s removal.
• Block’s decision follows reported disputes over competing defense theories blaming her late mother versus a group of former Israeli agents.
• Otmar Kury, who advanced the theory that Christa Block orchestrated the abduction, plans to seek release from his duties.
• Family lawyer Elisabeth Unger also withdrew from the case after reported disagreements with Bott’s team.
• The trial is on summer recess and will resume on August 15, with Bott leading Block’s defense.