Overview

• An official autopsy found no external injuries or evidence of third-party violence in the 15-year-old’s suicide on August 1.
• Prosecutors have launched both preliminary checks and three criminal proceedings against two prison officers for suspected bodily harm in office.
• Justice Minister Petra Berg vowed a complete and transparent investigation after the Saarland Landtag’s justice committee met behind closed doors.
• A public petition to the Landtag calls for an independent review and immediate suspension of the accused officers with social media continuing to circulate allegations of racist violence.
• Authorities stress the presumption of innocence and cite privacy protections that limit disclosure about the detainee’s detention order and case details.