Suspect in stabbing attack that killed three at German festival admits guilt at trial
The Solingen incident was one of several deadly attacks in the months leading up to Germany's national election in February that involved immigrant suspects, pushing migration to the forefront of the political agenda in that vote.
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00:00The suspect in a knife attack in the German city of Salingen has appeared in court on charges of murder and terrorism.
00:09The Syrian man named Isa is being charged with 10 counts of attempted murder as well as membership in a foreign terrorist organization, the so-called Islamic State.
00:19Three people were killed on the 23rd of August in an attack on a festival in the western German city.
00:24In court, the suspect whose surname was undisclosed due to German privacy laws admitted responsibility for the incident.
00:33He also expressed guilt over his actions saying he killed innocent people, not, quote, infidels, adding that he was prepared to accept any verdict.
00:42Murder charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison in Germany.
00:47Trial sessions are scheduled to continue at the Dusseldorf State Court until late September.
