German Court's Acquittal of Maddie Suspect Challenged

The prosecution has appealed the acquittal of Christian B. in a sexual assault case, seeking a review by Germany's Federal Court of Justice.

The Braunschweig court acquitted Christian B. of multiple sexual assault charges due to insufficient evidence.
The prosecution and co-plaintiff have filed an appeal, questioning the court's decision and requesting a review for legal errors.
Christian B., previously convicted of sexual offenses, is also a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, although this was not part of the current case.
The prosecution had sought a 15-year sentence with subsequent preventive detention, contrasting the defense's call for acquittal.
Christian B. is currently serving a sentence for a separate rape conviction and is expected to be released by early 2026, barring further legal developments.