Overview

• The Federal Public Prosecutor asked the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court to impose life in prison, find a particular severity of guilt, and order subsequent Sicherungsverwahrung.
• Prosecutors argued the defendant revealed himself late in the trial as a jihadist, citing an oath to the IS leader and a pre‑attack video message.
• A court‑appointed psychiatrist reported the accused is fully criminally responsible, found no psychosis, and assessed a high risk of reoffending.
• The expert said the attack was planned and goal‑oriented and noted the defendant tried to shift blame to an anonymous chat contact while seeking IS recognition.
• The court signaled preventive detention is on the table as the evidence phase concludes, closing arguments begin, and a verdict is expected next week.