Menually ill after an arson attack on the synagogue in Oldenburg
Menually ill after an arson attack on the synagogue in Oldenburg
A dramatic case caused a sensation in the Oldenburg district court. A 28-year-old who was charged with an arson attack on the synagogue in Oldenburg will have to be accommodated in a psychiatric facility in the future. The verdict fell on June 16, 2025 and stated that the man was not guilty at the time of the crime. The reason for his deeds was not a political background, but an acute psychological thrust that was triggered by the consumption of cannabis and the discontinuation of his medication, such as ndr reported.
According to the investigation, the incident occurred in April 2024 when the man attacked the entrance door of the synagogue with a self-made Molotow cocktail. Fortunately, the door was not on fire, but only strongly sooty. Despite his mental illness he had had for several years, he spoke of a religious delusion that drove him to this act. He was convinced that he had to convert the Jewish community because he believed that they would not worship Jesus and thus suffer after death.mental illness and incapacity to guilt
In the negotiations, the 28-year-old admitted that he had acted due to his paranoid schizophrenia and the voices he heard. His apology to the chairman of the Jewish community illustrated the extent of his mental problems. The public prosecutor had attempted serious arson, but the court came to the conclusion that it could not be held responsible for his psychological condition, such as the Süddeutsche Zeitung reported.This case has caused shocks across the country. First, a political background was feared, which caused the police to form a special investigation under the direction of the state security. It was particularly captivating that the case was also discussed in the ZDF program "File number XY ... unresolved", which led to the arrest of the man in January 2025.
reactions and social context
The conviction was associated with a nationwide discussion about anti -Semitism, which in Germany repeatedly moves into the spotlight. The number of anti -Semitic incidents has been increasing for several years, as an analysis by Statista . In 2022, over 2,600 anti -Semitic offenses were registered in Germany, including social agitation, property damage and attacks.
In order to set a sign against this growing anti -Semitism, a citizens' alliance has organized a "silent vigil for humanity and tolerance" in Oldenburg. The Initiative is a call to everyone to position yourself against anti -Semitic statements and prejudices and to stand up for respectful coexistence.
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