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Verdict in the Stuttgart trial: brothers of the crime family in court!
Trial against three Syrian brothers for a knife attack in Stuttgart: verdict expected on June 19, 2025.
Verdict in the Stuttgart trial: brothers of the crime family in court!
In July 2024, Stuttgart was shaken by a shocking incident when three brothers from a large Syrian family attacked several tourists in the city center. The trial against the defendants has now caused a considerable stir among the public. The brothers, who are now between 17 and 27 years old, have a large number of previous convictions. 11 of the 13 children from this family alone are known to the police, and numerous reports, charges and convictions against family members are on record. The incident not only made local headlines, but also sparked a nationwide discussion about the challenges of migration policy and the problem of criminal refugees.
The public prosecutor's office accuses the brothers of attempted murder and several cases of grievous bodily harm. A knife is said to have been used in the attack in June 2024. One of those attacked suffered injuries so severe that his life was at times in danger. A dispute had previously broken out with another group, during which the brothers acted sometimes brutally. After their arrest, they confessed to the crimes in court. One brother claimed to have acted under the influence of drugs and apologized in court, expressing a desire to undergo drug treatment.
Political debate and demands for prison sentences
The brothers' defense has asked for acquittals, arguing that it was a scuffle and self-defense. Nevertheless, the prosecutor demanded prison sentences of between five and 7.5 years for the respective brothers.
The trial, which has been running since the end of January, will end on June 9, 2024 with the verdict announced by the Stuttgart Regional Court. The high level of publicity and media coverage of the crimes have reignited the discussion about the deportation of foreign criminals. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that serious criminals should also be deported to crisis regions.
The brothers' family environment is characterized by a frightening record: over 150 entries in the police register prove the criminal past, which also includes other brothers. A fourth brother has already been convicted of grievous bodily harm, and a fifth is on trial for taking hostages. These developments shine a bright light on the challenges society faces when it comes to criminal activity within migrant groups and touch on the sensitive issues of integration and security in Germany.
The process is also seen as a touchstone for future migration legislation in Germany. As the events in Stuttgart show, the question of how to deal with violent refugees remains a hot topic dominating the country's political agenda.