Influencer's Trial Begins for New Year’s Eve Firework Incident in Berlin

Atallah Younes, accused of reckless endangerment for social media fame, remains in custody as the court reviews charges of attempted arson and property damage.

• Atallah Younes, a 23-year-old influencer from the West Bank, is on trial in Berlin for allegedly shooting a firework rocket into a residential apartment on New Year's Eve 2024.
• The prosecution accuses Younes of acting recklessly to gain media attention, charging him with attempted arson, attempted bodily harm, and property damage.
• The firework caused damage to a bedroom but did not result in any injuries; the resident quickly extinguished the threat by throwing the remains out the window.
• Younes, who posted a video of the act that garnered over six million views before deletion, has apologized to the resident, who has since forgiven him and believes the act was accidental.
• The trial, which began on April 2, 2025, has four hearings scheduled through April 16, with Younes remaining in custody due to flight risk concerns.

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