Christina Block, heiress to a German steakhouse chain, is accused of organizing the kidnapping of her two children. She faces trial with her partner, Gerhard Delling, and an Israeli man involved. The alleged abduction followed a custody dispute, with accusations of violence during the incident. The children, aged 10 and 13, were allegedly ambushed at their father's home and forcefully taken. Prosecutors claim the children were abused, while Block's defense insists she had no part in the ordeal and was unaware of the plans.
The prosecution stated that the children had been "tortured and brutally abused" during the alleged abduction, highlighting the severity of the accusations against Block and the others.
The children, who resisted the alleged kidnappers, are said to have had their mouths taped and one of them had their hands tied, illustrating the violent nature of the abduction.
Block's lawyer rejected the charges, asserting that she "at no point" gave orders to carry out the kidnapping and had no prior knowledge of the events.
Block, the 52-year-old daughter of the founder of Block House restaurants, is alleged to have organised the abduction amid a long custody dispute with her ex-husband.
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