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More than four and a half years ago, Thomas N. brutally killed four people in Rupperswil. Although the perpetrator was ultimately convicted, there is another trial in connection with the quadruple murder before the Baden District Court.
A police officer from the canton of Aargau police is charged. The Prosecutor’s Office accused him of multiple violations of official secrecy and tried to incite false testimonies. The police officer is said to have disclosed knowledge of the perpetrator after the murder.
Say what no one knew before
Specifically, the accused police officer is said to have told two members of his family that the assailant cut the victims’ throats. This was information that the police authorities did not make public until the first trial against Thomas N.
But in the course of the investigation, people suddenly mentioned that they had heard that the victims had been slit their throats. The prosecution listened carefully and questioned several people.
Conditional fine and a fine of 5,000 francs
In addition to violating official secrecy, the police officer is charged with persuading a person to give exonerating testimony in case of being questioned by the police or the prosecution.
The prosecutor demands a conditional fine of 270 daily fees and a fine of 5,000 francs for the accused.
Three witnesses are questioned
The trial begins at 1 pm and is expected to last until 6 pm In addition to the accused policeman, several informants and witnesses are questioned. It is unclear whether the judges will render a verdict today.