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Magdeburg Christmas Market Trial Resumes With Defendant Back in Court

Thursday’s session focused on his interrogation video, written statements, testimony.

Overview

  • Judges deemed Taleb al‑Abdulmohsen currently fit to stand trial and required his attendance for the 14th hearing.
  • The Oberlandesgericht Naumburg rejected his complaint over the December 18 session held without him, ruling it inadmissible.
  • The court viewed his December 21 interrogation video and read his testament and other documents that include planning details and threats.
  • The defendant gave personal background, including medical training and work in Bernburg, noted debts, and grew visibly emotional during his account.
  • Prosecutors charge six murders and hundreds of attempted murders from the 2024 attack; hearings are scheduled into mid‑March.