Magdeburg Attack: Former Employer Suspends Supervisor During Investigation

Salus, the ex-employer of the suspect in the deadly Magdeburg Christmas market attack, is reviewing its handling of prior warnings about his mental state.

• Salus, the clinic operator and former employer of Taleb A., has launched an internal investigation into how warnings about his mental health were addressed.
• The medical director at the Bernburg forensic psychiatry unit, where Taleb A. worked, has been suspended pending the outcome of the inquiry.
• Colleagues raised concerns months before the attack, including an alarming statement by Taleb A. about being in a 'real war' with fatal outcomes.
• Salus has initiated a special review of all interactions and decisions regarding Taleb A., including his dismissal in December 2024.
• The attack, which occurred at the Magdeburg Christmas market, resulted in six deaths and nearly 300 injuries, prompting scrutiny of prior interventions.

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