Christina Block, heiress of Germany's Block House steakhouse chain, is on trial for allegedly ordering the kidnapping of her two youngest children from their father during a custody dispute. The abduction occurred on New Year's Eve 2023/24 in Denmark, involving a group that ambushed Stephan Hensel and the children, reportedly using violence. Prosecutors state that the children were restrained and transported to Germany, where they were later returned to authorities. The seriousness of the case is underscored by its setting in a courtroom typically reserved for terror trials and the presence of over 100 journalists.
The indictment alleges that on New Year's Eve 2023/24, Christina Block organized the abduction of her two youngest children after a lengthy custody battle with her ex-husband.
Prosecutors say that the children resisted their abduction, had their mouths taped, and one was tied up before being transported to Germany.
Block's partner, Gerhard Delling, is accused of helping coordinate the transfer of the children, with his lawyer claiming that these allegations are absurd.
The trial is taking place in courtroom 237 of Hamburg's criminal court, which is typically reserved for terror trials, highlighting the severity of the case.
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