"The Saudi-born doctor accused of carrying out a deadly car attack on the Christmas market in the eastern city of Magdeburg has said he was "as cold as ice" on the day. He has said he wishes to testify "for hours, perhaps days" from Tuesday as his trial continues. Six people were killed and more than 300 injured in the December 20, 2024, attack."
"The Saudi doctor standing trial over the Christmas market car attack in Magdeburg last year has confessed to the deed and described his feelings and motivation before the court. He told the court that his dealings with German authorities and their lack of support for Saudi women had motivated him to carry out the attack, in which six people died and 338 were injured. He said he had wanted to inform and warn the authorities, and had made criminal complaints that were not acted upon."
Trial proceedings continue as the 51-year-old Saudi-born doctor is expected to testify, saying he was "as cold as ice" on the day and offering to testify "for hours, perhaps days." He has confessed and cited frustrations with German authorities and a perceived lack of support for Saudi women as motivations. He said he had filed criminal complaints that were not acted upon and that he wanted to inform and warn the authorities. The December 20, 2024 car attack killed six people and injured 338. The defendant faces six counts of murder and 338 counts of attempted murder. Friedrich Merz turns 70 amid falling coalition popularity ratings.
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