Overview

• Sulaiman A. admitted to the May 2024 knife attack in Mannheim, which killed police officer Rouven Laur and injured five participants of an anti-Islam rally.
• In court, he cited the Gaza conflict and exposure to graphic content on Telegram as key factors in his radicalization.
• The accused sought approval for the attack from a Telegram contact, who allegedly encouraged him and justified the violence.
• Prosecutors allege Sulaiman A. was influenced by Islamic State propaganda and viewed the attack as a religious duty to target perceived non-believers.
• The trial, ongoing in Stuttgart, is expected to continue until October 2025, with over 40 sessions planned to examine his motivations and radicalization process.