Overview
- The court found the baby was born alive at home in Freital in early February and died from asphyxiation shortly after birth.
- According to the findings, the body was placed in a bag and put in an organic-waste bin, then discovered at a recycling facility on February 7.
- The offense was classified as manslaughter in a lesser-severe case after expert testimony described psychological strain without a severe psychiatric disorder.
- Prosecutors sought a seven-year term, while the defense pleaded for acquittal and indicated it will likely appeal.
- Judges set aside the arrest warrant, allowing her release until the verdict becomes final due to no assessed risk of flight or evidence tampering.