Germany releases second suspect in deadly Berlin Pride parade attack
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German authorities released a second suspect arrested in connection with a deadly car-ramming attack on Berlin's Pride parade over the weekend. The German federal prosecutors' office confirmed the release on Monday and said the investigation is ongoing. According to Spiegel, the suspect was freed because evidence that he was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the attack could not be substantiated. The attack has raised concerns about security at public events.
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German prosecutors released a second suspect detained in connection with the Berlin Pride car-ramming attack.
The German federal prosecutors' office announced the release on Monday.
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German prosecutors continue to investigate broadly.
South China Morning Post- The car-ramming attack occurred during Berlin's Pride parade, a key social gathering for the LGBTQ+ community.
- The release of a second suspect could undermine confidence among attendees and organizers.
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German prosecutors continue to investigate broadly.
South China Morning PostA deadly car-ramming attack occurred on Berlin's Pride celebrations over the weekend.
South China Morning PostThe German federal prosecutors' office announced the release on Monday.
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