Christian police officers in Germany criticise Latzel verdict

01-03-2023

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Christian police officers in Germany criticise Latzel verdict

The chairman of the German Christian Police Association has criticised the judgment in the case of the Bremen pastor Olaf Latzel. According to him, the judgment could give the impression of a political motive.

Pastor Latzel in front of the St Martini Church in Bremen. Photo RD

How the process against Latzel dragged on for three years

Court X fined him. Court Y later acquitted him. Court Z crossed out that acquittal on Thursday. Thus, the trial against Rev Olaf Latzel has dragged on for over three years. Six questions about an important court case.

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Pastor Olaf Latzel. Photo RD, Arie de Heer

Acquittal German pastor Latzel must be reviewed, says Court

The legal battle around Bremen pastor Olaf Latzel will continue. Even though Latzel was acquitted by the District Court last year, the verdict must be reviewed, the Higher Regional Court ruled on Thursday. His lawyer is surprised.

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